Episode
Day 406
Day 406 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Hal Brody came off worse in an argument with a garden gnome and a flowerbed and is spending a few days in Seahaven General. Dot Ferris is stepping out with Dr. Cornelius Pratt. Gus Tidewater is stepping out with Marla Finch. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. A Wager on the Weather 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
03:00An unclaimed umbrella has been standing by the café door for three days.
05:00Clouds drift in over the bay. Gus pretends not to enjoy it.
08:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
09:39The Anchor's piano is being played by Norma Quist, who cannot play piano.
10:00A form has been filed correctly at the first attempt. Town Hall is quietly jubilant.
10:00Hal Brody came off worse in an argument with a garden gnome and a flowerbed and is spending a few days in Seahaven General.
11:00Flo Tidewater is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
11:48The forecast is studied. Elbows are leaned on windowsills all over town.
12:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
13:00Truman Beaumont has arrived at the store without the list. This has happened before.
13:00Every car, gull and passer-by around Truman Beaumont paused at once, as though waiting for a cue.
15:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
17:00Sunday supper is drawing the town toward The Salty Gull.
18:00Business is slow enough that Milo Ferris has been sent home early. Nobody argues.
20:12Fern Gorse and Flo Tidewater kept their word and finished what they started.
21:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
What was said
09:05Dot Ferris, Dr. Cornelius Pratt · Dot's House
Morning, Dr. Pratt. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Dr. Pratt. Everything feels possible at this hour.
10:18Kip Doyle, Truman Beaumont · Truman's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
11:08June Ellery, Flo Tidewater · Norma's Grocery
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
11:50Truman Beaumont, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
There you are, Kip. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Kip. I was hoping we would cross paths.
12:20Fern Gorse, Flo Tidewater · Norma's Grocery
Nice to see a friendly face.
Nice to see a friendly face.
13:33Dr. Cornelius Pratt, Sal Marino · The Salty Gull
Before this gets cold, somebody tell us how the day really went.★
Before this gets cold, somebody tell us how the day really went.★
14:07Gus Tidewater, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
You are early. Or the tide is late.
You are early. Or the tide is late.
14:42Sal Marino, Marla Finch · The Salty Gull
Good to see you, Marla. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Marla. I'll bring that right over.
15:21Dr. Cornelius Pratt, Milo Ferris · East Beach
Milo, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
Milo, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
16:58Fern Gorse, Flo Tidewater · The Dock
Flo, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
Flo, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
17:16Dot Ferris, Hal Brody · Seahaven General
Hal! Just the person I wanted to see.★
Hal! Just the person I wanted to see.★
17:58Milo Ferris, Lark Ferris · Dot's House
There you are, Lark. Any news before supper?
There you are, Lark. Any news before supper?