Episode
Day 4496
Day 4496 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Bram Tidewater and Hattie Whitlow have stopped leaving their friendship to chance. Word goes round that someone is coming to Seahaven Springs. Nobody is sure who. Sal Marino and Dell Tanner kept their word and finished what they started. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. A Visitor Is Expected runs into trouble. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
09:13Bram Tidewater and Hattie Whitlow have stopped leaving their friendship to chance.
11:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
11:20Word goes round that someone is coming to Seahaven Springs. Nobody is sure who.
12:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
15:02Sal Marino and Dell Tanner kept their word and finished what they started.
17:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
18:00A seagull has stolen Perry Gorse's sandwich near the dock. Again.
19:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
20:00The rain has driven everyone indoors, and the café is doing the best trade of the week.
21:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
21:57Lark Ferris has sworn undying friendship to somebody met twenty minutes ago.
22:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
22:08Bea Callahan has explained the tides three times, differently each time.
22:12Abel Callahan has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
22:12Mabel Tidewater is describing a fish that grows between each telling.
22:18Wren Gorse is describing a fish that grows between each telling.
23:41Somebody behind the bar has quietly moved Rex Callahan onto the water. Rex Callahan has not noticed.
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.
07:02Gil Ferris, Flo Ferris · June's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:15Marla Finch, Hattie Whitlow, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:24Fern Gorse, Bea Callahan, Wilf Tanner, Elaine Whitlow, Cole Whitlow · Sunrise Café
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.
08:47Kip Doyle, Ned Ferris, Milo Ferris · The Bakery
Morning, Ned. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Ned. Everything feels possible at this hour.
08:48Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
Morning, Hattie. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Hattie. Everything feels possible at this hour.
08:53Wilf Tanner, Truman Beaumont, Perry Gorse · Seahaven Mutual
People keep telling me this place has not changed. I would not know.
People keep telling me this place has not changed. I would not know.
09:00Edie Gorse, Wren Gorse · Town Hall
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.★
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.★
09:03Sal Marino, Ike Tidewater · The Dune House
There you are, Ike. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Ike. I was hoping we would cross paths.
09:57Opal Ferris, Mabel Tidewater · Seahaven General
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
10:39Lark Ferris, Gil Ferris · Community Orchard & Gardens
Morning, Gil. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Gil. Everything feels possible at this hour.
11:22Jonah Ferris, Iris Brody · The Anchor Bar
I have heard three versions, and the least believable one is the truth.
I have heard three versions, and the least believable one is the truth.