Episode
Day 2277
Day 2277 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing. Word has gone round the kitchens: Truman Beaumont is to be given his favourite, and no bill. Fern Gorse is not currently speaking to Orson Ferris. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Shortcut 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
01:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
03:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
08:00For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing.
08:00Word has gone round the kitchens: Truman Beaumont is to be given his favourite, and no bill.
09:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
10:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
10:24Bev Tanner produces a rival route. The difference is seconds, and is defended for hours.
11:21Toby Tanner and Truman Beaumont have quietly become the sort of friends who notice things.
13:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
13:58Linus Tidewater has finally had everyone round. Nobody left early.
14:00Nothing whatsoever is happening in Seahaven Springs. Lark Ferris appears to be enjoying it.
14:00Orson Ferris called Truman Beaumont by the wrong name mid-sentence, then laughed a little too quickly.
14:59Truman Beaumont and Bev Tanner kept their word and finished what they started.
15:00The tide is out further than usual. Orson Ferris has gone to look at what it left behind.
16:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
18:35Elaine Whitlow and Marla Finch have stopped leaving their friendship to chance.
21:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
21:56Hattie Whitlow has begun issuing compliments in alphabetical order.
22:09Wilf Tanner has reached the storytelling stage at The Anchor.
22:16Somebody behind the bar has quietly moved Toby Tanner onto the water. Toby Tanner has not noticed.
22:21Jonah Ferris has explained the tides three times, differently each time.
22:21Bram Tidewater has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Kip! Just the person I wanted to see.
Kip! Just the person I wanted to see.
08:33Marla Finch, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
Morning, Truman. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Truman. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
08:53Elaine Whitlow, Iris Brody, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Oh, hello. I was asking the roses about you.
Oh, hello. I was asking the roses about you.
08:54Bev Tanner, Milo Ferris · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
09:13Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
09:20Marla Finch, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
I was wondering when you would appear, Iris.
I was wondering when you would appear, Iris.
09:28Bev Tanner, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Morning, Kip. Just the usual today.
Morning, Kip. Just the usual today.
09:28Lark Ferris, Linus Tidewater, Dot Ferris · Community Orchard & Gardens
Linus! Mind the crates, they are stacked mostly on optimism.
Linus! Mind the crates, they are stacked mostly on optimism.
09:39Toby Tanner, Rue Callahan · Seahaven Mutual
Morning, Rue. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Rue. Everything feels possible at this hour.
09:53Marla Finch, Hattie Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Hattie. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Hattie. I'll bring that right over.
10:26Truman Beaumont, Bev Tanner · Sunrise Café
Bev! Just the person I wanted to see.
Bev! Just the person I wanted to see.
11:03Truman Beaumont, Toby Tanner · Seahaven Mutual
Morning, Toby. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Toby. You are out before the town has finished yawning.