Episode
Day 4714
Day 4714 in Seahaven Springs, under rainy skies. Hattie Whitlow has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake. Kip Doyle has come down with a spectacular head cold and is being kept in for observation. Dell Tanner is not currently speaking to Cass Tanner. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. Talent Night at The Anchor 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
00:00Hattie Whitlow has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake.
07:00Fog has come in off the bay and stopped, very precisely, at the edge of town.
08:00Bea Callahan nearly answered Truman Beaumont early, and turned it into a cough.
09:00The town cat is asleep on the Town Hall steps. Municipal business reroutes around it.
09:14Whatever Bram Tidewater and Hattie Whitlow were circling, they have landed on it.
11:24Rex has announced a talent night. The sign-up sheet fills within the hour.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
13:00Kip Doyle has come down with a spectacular head cold and is being kept in for observation.
14:13Hattie Whitlow and Gil Ferris have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
14:13Gil Ferris and Hattie Whitlow have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
16:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
16:00Truman Beaumont's radio caught the control room again. Perry Gorse turned the dial and talked loudly about the weather.
16:00Control has sent an old friend to sit with Truman Beaumont for a while. Nothing calms him faster.
17:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
18:39Cole Whitlow has stopped wondering about it, which is not quite the same as knowing.
18:59Wilf Tanner's evening happened, ran long, and is still being talked about.
19:00Rain fell in a single column, precisely on Truman Beaumont, and nowhere else in Seahaven Springs.
20:25Jonah Ferris has finally had everyone round. Nobody left early.
22:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
22:02Alma Callahan has decided the dartboard is at fault and said so publicly.
22:08Ned Ferris is describing a fish that grows between each telling.
22:09Perry Gorse is negotiating with a bar stool and appears to be losing.
22:21Ike Tidewater has thanked every chair in The Anchor for its service.
What was said
07:05Fern Gorse, Opal Ferris · Marla's House
There you are, Opal. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Opal. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:19Bev Tanner, Cass Tanner · Bev's House
Cass! Just the person I wanted to see.
Cass! Just the person I wanted to see.
07:20Elaine Whitlow, Marla Finch, Mabel Tidewater, Iris Brody, Ewan Callahan · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
08:14Hal Brody, Milo Ferris, Ewan Callahan, Ned Ferris, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.
08:50Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
Well if it isn't Hattie. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Hattie. How's the day treating you?
08:54Bev Tanner, Milo Ferris, Ewan Callahan, Ned Ferris, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.
09:07Wilf Tanner, Perry Gorse · Seahaven Mutual
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
09:14Sal Marino, Ike Tidewater · The Dune House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
09:42Kip Doyle, Ned Ferris · The Bakery
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
10:07Edie Gorse, Bea Callahan · Town Hall
Bea! Just the person I wanted to see.
Bea! Just the person I wanted to see.
10:44Lark Ferris, Gil Ferris · Community Orchard & Gardens
Morning, Gil. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Gil. Everything feels possible at this hour.
11:26Truman Beaumont, Fern Gorse · The Dock
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.