Episode
Day 3431
Day 3431 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Edie Gorse is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning. Word has gone round the kitchens: Truman Beaumont is to be given his favourite, and no bill. Lark Ferris is expecting a baby with Abel Callahan. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Shortcut takes a turn. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00Word has gone round the kitchens: Truman Beaumont is to be given his favourite, and no bill.
08:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
09:00Dell Tanner noticed the greetings had gone identical and improvised badly but successfully.
10:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
12:00The orchard is loud with bees. Nobody has been stung in living memory.
13:43The route is tested by several residents at once, which slows everybody down.
13:54There were not enough plates at Wren Gorse's, and nobody minded.
14:00Nothing whatsoever is happening in Seahaven Springs. Bev Tanner appears to be enjoying it.
16:00The tide is out further than usual. Kip Doyle has gone to look at what it left behind.
17:00Edie Gorse is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
19:31Linus Tidewater and Elaine Whitlow kept their word and finished what they started.
21:56Ike Tidewater has proposed a toast to the concept of Thursdays.
22:03Iris Brody offered to buy the room a drink, then checked a pocket.
22:03Gil Ferris has decided the dartboard is at fault and said so publicly.
22:11Cole Whitlow is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
22:18Bea Callahan has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
22:20Edie Gorse has ordered one for the road and then forgotten which road.
22:21Abel Callahan has thanked every chair in The Anchor for its service.
22:23The Anchor's piano is being played by Fern Gorse, who cannot play piano.
23:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
What was said
00:40Marla Finch, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
I did not expect to meet anyone at this hour.
I did not expect to meet anyone at this hour.
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Well if it isn't Kip. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Kip. How's the day treating you?
07:03Cole Whitlow, Mabel Tidewater · Rex's House
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
07:03Perry Gorse, Wren Gorse · The Gorse House
You know I have never once seen that gate shut.
You know I have never once seen that gate shut.
07:04Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
Iris, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Iris, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
07:04Jonah Ferris, Ned Ferris · Dr. Pratt's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:18Bev Tanner, Toby Tanner · Bev's House
Toby, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Toby, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
07:21Elaine Whitlow, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:23Edie Gorse, Ewan Callahan · Sunrise Café
Ewan, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Ewan, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
08:45Marla Finch, Dot Ferris, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
08:49Kip Doyle, Ned Ferris · The Bakery
Ned, quick question: how much do you trust a seagull?
Ned, quick question: how much do you trust a seagull?
08:51Bram Tidewater, Alma Callahan · Gus's House
Alma, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Alma, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.