Episode
Day 4784
Day 4784 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Cole Whitlow has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake. Cole Whitlow and Perry Gorse have cleared the air over a quiet chat. Elaine Whitlow is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning. 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.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
00:00Cole Whitlow has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake.
00:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
07:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
08:15Cole Whitlow and Perry Gorse have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
08:15Perry Gorse and Cole Whitlow have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
10:31Both routes are declared excellent. Everyone returns to the way they always went.
10:31Truman Beaumont and Flo Ferris kept their word and finished what they started.
10:31And so concludes: The Shortcut. The town will live with how it ended.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
13:00Somebody has repainted their front door overnight. Opinions are being gathered.
14:06Hal Brody and Ned Ferris have quietly become the sort of friends who notice things.
15:00Hattie Whitlow has arrived at the store without the list. This has happened before.
16:00Elaine Whitlow is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
20:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
20:58Cass Tanner and Milo Ferris kept their word and finished what they started.
22:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
22:06Somebody behind the bar has quietly moved Fern Gorse onto the water. Fern Gorse has not noticed.
22:06Edie Gorse is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
22:17Flo Ferris offered to buy the room a drink, then checked a pocket.
22:23The Anchor's piano is being played by Iris Brody, who cannot play piano.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Kip! Good weather for ducks.
Kip! Good weather for ducks.
07:04Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
Well if it isn't Iris. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Iris. How's the day treating you?
07:04Jonah Ferris, Ned Ferris · Dr. Pratt's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
07:17Marla Finch, Cole Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Hello, Cole.
Hello, Cole.
07:19Mabel Tidewater, Dell Tanner · Sunrise Café
Can I ask you something and you not make a thing of it.
Can I ask you something and you not make a thing of it.
07:36Linus Tidewater, Bram Tidewater, Cole Whitlow, Wren Gorse, Perry Gorse · Sunrise Café
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
08:45Kip Doyle, Milo Ferris · The Bakery
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
08:51Dot Ferris, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
Morning, Elaine. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Elaine. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
08:59Iris Brody, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Good to see you, Marla. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Marla. I'll bring that right over.
09:04Sal Marino, Ike Tidewater · The Dune House
Ike, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Ike, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
09:45Elaine Whitlow, Alma Callahan · Norma's Grocery
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
09:49Truman Beaumont, Wilf Tanner, Dell Tanner · Seahaven Mutual
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.