Episode
Day 1974
Day 1974 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Cole Whitlow has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake. The flour has arrived. The Bakery smells like itself again. Ned Ferris was born to Lark Ferris and Abel Callahan. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. Word of an Inspection reaches its conclusion. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00Cole Whitlow has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake.
00:00The flour has arrived. The Bakery smells like itself again.
00:00Word has gone round the kitchens: Truman Beaumont is to be given his favourite, and no bill.
01:00Marla Finch fumbled Truman Beaumont's name and recovered it smoothly. Nobody breathed.
02:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
08:00The Bakery's fresh bread smell has reached the town square. Productivity plummets.
10:00The queue at the bakery has reached the door. Nobody minds; it is that kind of queue.
11:00The town ladder is on its fourth borrower this week and nobody is sure who owns it.
13:00Ned Ferris has received a postcard from somewhere far away. The handwriting is unfamiliar.
13:57Nobody can establish what is being inspected, or by whom, or when.
14:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
16:10Bev Tanner and Milo Ferris have got into the habit of each other.
16:14Rex Callahan and Abel Callahan kept their word and finished what they started.
17:00Sunday supper is drawing the town toward The Salty Gull.
18:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
20:24Linus Tidewater and Bea Callahan no longer need a reason to call round.
21:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
21:32Fern Gorse and Cole Whitlow have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
21:32Cole Whitlow and Fern Gorse have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
What was said
00:39Marla Finch, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
Quiet night. Even the gulls have stopped arguing.
Quiet night. Even the gulls have stopped arguing.
08:05Elaine Whitlow, Marla Finch · Bay View House
There you are, Marla. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Marla. I was hoping we would cross paths.
09:04Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Morning, Kip. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Kip. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
10:11Bev Tanner, Toby Tanner · Bev's House
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
10:24Dot Ferris, Linus Tidewater · Sunrise Café
Linus, you look well enough to be useful.
Linus, you look well enough to be useful.
11:00Dot Ferris, Toby Tanner · Bev's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
11:32Fern Gorse, Milo Ferris, Abel Callahan · Norma's Grocery
Since we are all here, how is everyone actually doing?
Since we are all here, how is everyone actually doing?
12:31Lark Ferris, Rue Callahan · The Bakery
Well if it isn't Rue. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Rue. How's the day treating you?
12:42Rex Callahan, Hattie Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Afternoon, Hattie. Escaping the busy part of the day?
Afternoon, Hattie. Escaping the busy part of the day?
12:50Opal Ferris, Toby Tanner · Sunrise Café
There you are. How has the day treated you so far?
There you are. How has the day treated you so far?
13:02Hattie Whitlow, Orson Ferris · Sunrise Café
Orson! Perfect weather for doing something unnecessarily outdoors.
Orson! Perfect weather for doing something unnecessarily outdoors.
13:14Iris Brody, Jonah Ferris · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Jonah. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Jonah. I'll bring that right over.