Episode
Day 4704
Day 4704 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Elaine Whitlow has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake. The radio in Truman Beaumont's kitchen has been persuaded to play his favourite song. He is singing along, badly. A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. A Surprise for Wren Gorse reaches its conclusion. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00Elaine Whitlow has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake.
00:00The radio in Truman Beaumont's kitchen has been persuaded to play his favourite song. He is singing along, badly.
07:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
08:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
09:59There were not enough plates at Hattie Whitlow's, and nobody minded.
10:24Iris Brody's small gathering has come together, with just enough chairs and no speeches.
11:00The tide is out further than usual. Milo Ferris has gone to look at what it left behind.
11:00Rain fell in a single column, precisely on Truman Beaumont, and nowhere else in Seahaven Springs.
12:00The orchard is loud with bees. Nobody has been stung in living memory.
14:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
16:00Business is slow enough that Lark Ferris has been sent home early. Nobody argues.
17:00Sunday supper is drawing the town toward The Salty Gull.
18:00The bakery sign flickered and, for a moment, read a different name entirely.
19:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
20:59Bea Callahan and Alma Callahan kept their word and finished what they started.
21:38Bev Tanner and Elaine Whitlow have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
21:38Elaine Whitlow and Bev Tanner have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
22:00Faint harmonica music was heard from the dock. Everybody denies everything.
What was said
09:03Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Kip, you look well enough to be useful.
Kip, you look well enough to be useful.
09:04Edie Gorse, Wren 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.
09:04Bea Callahan, Linus Tidewater · Norma's House
Linus, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Linus, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
09:17Hal Brody, Ned Ferris · Dr. Pratt's House
Well if it isn't Ned. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Ned. How's the day treating you?
09:20Elaine Whitlow, Perry Gorse · The Anchor Bar
Perry! Perry, listen. Listen. You're a good egg, you are.★
Perry! Perry, listen. Listen. You're a good egg, you are.★
09:34Rex Callahan, Hattie Whitlow · Promenade House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
09:34Sal Marino, Ike Tidewater · The Dune House
Ike! You look hungry. This is not an insult; it is an opportunity.
Ike! You look hungry. This is not an insult; it is an opportunity.
09:59Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
Iris. Good to see you under uncomplicated circumstances.
Iris. Good to see you under uncomplicated circumstances.
10:24Milo Ferris, Lark Ferris · Dot's House
There you are, Lark. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Lark. I was hoping we would cross paths.
10:27Cole Whitlow, Mabel Tidewater · Rex's House
Morning, Mabel. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Mabel. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
10:35Bram Tidewater, Alma Callahan · Gus's House
Alma! Might turn to rain later.
Alma! Might turn to rain later.
10:50Mabel Tidewater, Dell Tanner · Rex's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.