Episode

Day 39

And so closes day 39 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Among today's happenings: Bev Tanner is in Seahaven General after they came off worse in an argument with a garden gnome and a flowerbed Gus Tidewater is stepping out with Marla Finch Marla Finch is stepping out with Gus Tidewater 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.

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What was announced

07:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.

09:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.

10:00Walt Gorse has received a postcard from somewhere far away. The handwriting is unfamiliar.

14:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.

16:00Bev Tanner came off worse in an argument with a garden gnome and a flowerbed and is spending a few days in Seahaven General.

16:35The acts are performed. Several are genuinely good, which surprises everyone.

17:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.

22:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.

What was said

00:02Norma Quist, Walt Gorse
Evening, Walt. We should both probably be heading home.

10:48Dot Ferris, Rex Callahan
Good to see you, Rex. Everything behaving itself?★

12:05Norma Quist, Walt Gorse
Walt, perfect timing. I needed a pause.

12:55Dot Ferris, Pearl Gorse
Pearl, you look well enough to be useful.

16:38Truman Beaumont, Elaine Whitlow
Oh, hello Elaine. Good weather for ducks.★

18:02Norma Quist, Dot Ferris, June Ellery
Dot. You are three minutes later than usual.★

18:29June Ellery, Bev Tanner
There you are, Bev. I was hoping we would cross paths.

18:52Gus Tidewater, Marla Finch
Evening! This is the civilized hour for catching up.