Episode
Day 5242
Day 5242 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Edie Gorse is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning. Truman Beaumont is not currently speaking to Cass Tanner. Posy Gorse was born to Edie Gorse and Ewan Callahan. 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
04:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
06:00Fog has come in off the bay and stopped, very precisely, at the edge of town.
07:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
08:00The tide is out further than usual. Truman Beaumont has gone to look at what it left behind.
09:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
10:00Saturday orchard morning is under way. Opinions about ladders are plentiful.
10:00Edie Gorse is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
11:00A seagull has stolen Truman Beaumont's sandwich near the dock. Again.
12:00Somebody has repainted their front door overnight. Opinions are being gathered.
12:57Elaine Whitlow produces a rival route. The difference is seconds, and is defended for hours.
15:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
17:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
19:00An unclaimed umbrella has been standing by the café door for three days.
21:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
21:12Flo Ferris and Rex Callahan kept their word and finished what they started.
21:59Edie Gorse is negotiating with a bar stool and appears to be losing.
22:00The bakery sign flickered and, for a moment, read a different name entirely.
22:08Ned Ferris is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
22:10Hattie Whitlow is teaching the room a song that appears to have no chorus.
22:12Perry Gorse is explaining boats to anyone who will listen down at The Anchor.
22:15Ewan Callahan offered to buy the room a drink, then checked a pocket.
22:17Alma Callahan has sworn undying friendship to somebody met twenty minutes ago.
22:27Linus Tidewater has reached the storytelling stage at The Anchor.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Morning, Kip. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Kip. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
07:03Jonah Ferris, Ned Ferris · Dr. Pratt's House
Ned, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Ned, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
07:04Perry Gorse, Wren Gorse · The Gorse House
Morning, Wren. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Wren. Everything feels possible at this hour.
07:34Elaine Whitlow, Cass Tanner, Milo Ferris, Ike Tidewater, Mabel Tidewater · Sunrise Café
Cass, careful of the new shoots. They are feeling ambitious.★
Cass, careful of the new shoots. They are feeling ambitious.★
08:19Fern Gorse, Cass Tanner, Edie Gorse, Mabel Tidewater, Elaine Whitlow · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.★
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.★
08:25Lark Ferris, Dell Tanner · Sunrise Café
Remember when this whole street felt enormous?
Remember when this whole street felt enormous?
08:46Marla Finch, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
There you are. How is it going, really?
There you are. How is it going, really?
09:14Bram Tidewater, Hattie Whitlow · Founders Park
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
10:26Cole Whitlow, Opal Ferris · Seahaven General
Opal. Sit, if you like. I am not going to make you talk.
Opal. Sit, if you like. I am not going to make you talk.
10:53Linus Tidewater, Silas Tidewater · Community Orchard & Gardens
Well if it isn't Silas. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Silas. How's the day treating you?
11:53Sal Marino, Ewan Callahan · The Salty Gull
Morning, Ewan. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Ewan. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
12:36Cole Whitlow, Mabel Tidewater · Seahaven General
Good afternoon. I was just taking the scenic route.
Good afternoon. I was just taking the scenic route.