Episode
Day 4896
Day 4896 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. The town clock is going again. It is four minutes fast, and the town has decided to live with that. The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions. Perry Gorse and Truman Beaumont have stopped leaving their friendship to chance. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. Word of an Inspection 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
00:00The town clock is going again. It is four minutes fast, and the town has decided to live with that.
03:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
07:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
07:45Perry Gorse and Truman Beaumont have stopped leaving their friendship to chance.
09:00The photocopier at Seahaven Mutual is making the noise again. Edie Gorse has been elected to deal with it.
09:22Whatever Ike Tidewater and Sal Marino were circling, they have landed on it.
09:48Gil Ferris has hosted the thing they kept meaning to host.
10:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
12:50A rumour goes round that somebody official will be inspecting something, soon.
15:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
16:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
18:00The rain has driven everyone indoors, and the café is doing the best trade of the week.
18:00Something glinted in the hedge at eye height, tracking Truman Beaumont as he passed.
18:52Milo Ferris and Bev Tanner have quietly become the sort of friends who notice things.
19:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
20:00Faint harmonica music was heard from the dock. Everybody denies everything.
21:11Truman Beaumont and Bea Callahan kept their word and finished what they started.
21:55Somebody behind the bar has quietly moved Gil Ferris onto the water. Gil Ferris has not noticed.
22:06Ewan Callahan has declared this the finest town in the world. Twice.
22:09Milo Ferris is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
22:18Ned Ferris is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
07:04Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
There you are, friend. Everything peaceful enough?
There you are, friend. Everything peaceful enough?
07:07Cole Whitlow, Mabel Tidewater · Rex's House
Well if it isn't Mabel. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Mabel. How's the day treating you?
07:20Fern Gorse, Ned Ferris · Sunrise Café
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:22Truman Beaumont, Perry Gorse, Jonah Ferris · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:24Marla Finch, Edie Gorse · Sunrise Café
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
07:45Fern Gorse, Bea Callahan, Edie Gorse, Wren Gorse, Ned Ferris · Sunrise Café
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
08:46Marla Finch, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
08:46Bea Callahan, Linus Tidewater · Norma's House
Morning, Linus. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Linus. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
08:49Elaine Whitlow, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Morning, Hal. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Hal. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
09:00Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
Remember when this whole street felt enormous?
Remember when this whole street felt enormous?
09:04Kip Doyle, Ned Ferris · The Bakery
Ned, quick question: how much do you trust a seagull?
Ned, quick question: how much do you trust a seagull?