Episode
Day 2623
Day 2623 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Abel Callahan has been discharged from Seahaven General and is right as rain. Bram Tidewater is a delighted new parent. Hattie Whitlow is a delighted new parent. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00Abel Callahan has been discharged from Seahaven General and is right as rain.
00:00A baby has arrived in Seahaven Springs! Bram Tidewater and Hattie Whitlow would like you to meet Ike Tidewater.
06:55Ned Ferris is describing a fish that grows between each telling.
08:00An unclaimed umbrella has been standing by the café door for three days.
09:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
11:00A form has been filed correctly at the first attempt. Town Hall is quietly jubilant.
12:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
13:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
14:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
14:28The key is hung on a nail above the desk, in case the lock ever comes back.
14:28Cole Whitlow and Elaine Whitlow kept their word and finished what they started.
14:28And so concludes: A Key, and No Lock. The town will live with how it ended.
15:00Ike Tidewater is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
16:00The tide is out further than usual. Dell Tanner has gone to look at what it left behind.
17:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
18:00Friday evening has begun at The Anchor. Rex is polishing the good glasses.
18:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
18:58Toby Tanner and Sal Marino kept their word and finished what they started.
19:38Orson Ferris is teaching the room a song that appears to have no chorus.
20:16Cole Whitlow has decided the dartboard is at fault and said so publicly.
20:51Bram Tidewater has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
21:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
21:06Rex Callahan has declared this the finest town in the world. Twice.
21:17Abel Callahan is teaching the room a song that appears to have no chorus.
22:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
22:00A studio lamp came loose and struck the road beside Truman Beaumont. Control has logged it as "debris".
22:00The radio in Truman Beaumont's kitchen has been persuaded to play his favourite song. He is singing along, badly.
22:25Edie Gorse has sworn undying friendship to somebody met twenty minutes ago.
What was said
06:33Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:04Fern Gorse, Opal Ferris · Marla's House
Opal! Just the person I wanted to see.
Opal! Just the person I wanted to see.
07:04Bea Callahan, Linus Tidewater · Norma's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:21Orson Ferris, Rue Callahan · Sunrise Café
Hello, Rue. I have flour on me and it is not my fault.
Hello, Rue. I have flour on me and it is not my fault.
07:23Jonah Ferris, Ned Ferris · Dr. Pratt's House
Ned, I have reached a conclusion and it is an excellent one.
Ned, I have reached a conclusion and it is an excellent one.
07:26Abel Callahan, Wilf Tanner · Sunrise Café
I will keep this brief, for both our sakes.
I will keep this brief, for both our sakes.
07:33Milo Ferris, Gil Ferris · Dot's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:33Edie Gorse, Perry Gorse · The Gorse House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
07:53Hal Brody, Orson Ferris, Wilf Tanner, Abel Callahan, Fern Gorse · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
08:06Bram Tidewater, Rue Callahan · Gus's House
Well if it isn't Rue. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Rue. How's the day treating you?
08:09Lark Ferris, Gil Ferris · Dot's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
08:45Truman Beaumont, Toby Tanner · Seahaven Mutual
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.