Episode
Day 4984
Day 4984 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Alma Callahan 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. The tide is out further than usual. Alma Callahan has gone to look at what it left behind. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Shortcut 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
00:00Alma Callahan 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.
03:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
05:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
07:00The tide is out further than usual. Alma Callahan has gone to look at what it left behind.
08:00Fog has come in off the bay and stopped, very precisely, at the edge of town.
09:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
10:00Ewan Callahan has arrived at the store without the list. This has happened before.
10:16Ike Tidewater and Alma Callahan have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
10:16Alma Callahan and Ike Tidewater have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
10:52Perry Gorse produces a rival route. The difference is seconds, and is defended for hours.
10:59There were not enough plates at Edie Gorse's, and nobody minded.
11:05Cass Tanner and Milo Ferris have got into the habit of each other.
14:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
15:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
15:51Truman Beaumont and Perry Gorse kept their word and finished what they started.
16:00Nothing whatsoever is happening in Seahaven Springs. Hattie Whitlow appears to be enjoying it.
17:00Sunday supper is drawing the town toward The Salty Gull.
17:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
19:00The light over Seahaven Springs this evening is almost unreasonably good.
19:00The bakery sign flickered and, for a moment, read a different name entirely.
21:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
22:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
What was said
07:33Alma Callahan, Silas Tidewater · Gus's House
I have got about ten minutes before somebody wants me.
I have got about ten minutes before somebody wants me.
08:05Elaine Whitlow, Marla Finch · Bay View House
Morning, Marla. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Marla. Everything feels possible at this hour.
09:04Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
There you are, love. Sit if you need to, stand if you do not.
There you are, love. Sit if you need to, stand if you do not.
09:04Fern Gorse, Opal Ferris · Marla's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
09:04Bea 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.
09:17Hal Brody, Ned Ferris · Dr. Pratt's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
09:51Cole Whitlow, Mabel Tidewater · Rex's House
Mabel, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Mabel, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
09:53Ike Tidewater, Alma Callahan · The Dune House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
10:01Hal 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?
10:30Lark Ferris, Linus Tidewater · Dot's House
Linus! The rain has polished Main Street nicely.
Linus! The rain has polished Main Street nicely.
10:40Milo Ferris, Cass Tanner · Dot's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
10:40Edie Gorse, Bea Callahan · Norma's House
I will keep this brief, for both our sakes.
I will keep this brief, for both our sakes.