Episode
Day 535
Day 535 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Sal Marino has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake. Dot Ferris lost Dr. Cornelius Pratt after a long life together. Dot Ferris is stepping out with Kip Doyle. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. A Surprise for Truman Beaumont 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
00:00Sal Marino has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake.
00:00Somebody has been asked to need Truman Beaumont's help with something small and absorbing.
08:47Cyril and June Ellery have stopped leaving their friendship to chance.
11:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
11:05It is nearly Truman Beaumont's birthday, and Marla Finch has appointed themselves in charge.
12:00It is Wednesday lunch in Founders Park. Benches are being claimed diplomatically.
12:57Sal Marino and Flo Tidewater have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
12:57Flo Tidewater and Sal Marino have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
13:00Nothing whatsoever is happening in Seahaven Springs. Marla Finch appears to be enjoying it.
13:00Edie Gorse and Elaine Whitlow have stopped leaving their friendship to chance.
14:00A hedge has been trimmed one inch past a boundary. Diplomacy is under way.
15:00Abel Callahan is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
16:00Bev Tanner noticed the greetings had gone identical and improvised badly but successfully.
17:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
18:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
18:00Hal Brody and Norma Quist were spotted sharing a very long coffee. The town is intrigued.
18:00The bakery sign flickered and, for a moment, read a different name entirely.
20:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
21:05Hal Brody and Elaine Whitlow kept their word and finished what they started.
What was said
00:46Hal Brody, Truman Beaumont · Founders Park
Still awake, Truman? That makes two of us.
Still awake, Truman? That makes two of us.
07:21Elaine Whitlow, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
I was just passing. Repeatedly, as it happens.
I was just passing. Repeatedly, as it happens.
07:34Dot Ferris, Bev Tanner, Norma Quist, Gus Tidewater · Sunrise Café
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.
07:36Milo Ferris, Lark Ferris · Dot's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
08:08Gus Tidewater, Marla Finch, Bev Tanner, Dot Ferris, Norma Quist · Sunrise Café
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.★
Nobody leave until we agree which version is most plausible.★
08:21June Ellery, Hal Brody, Cyril · Sunrise Café
Morning, Hal. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Hal. Everything feels possible at this hour.
08:49Dot Ferris, Cyril, Gus Tidewater, June Ellery, Hal Brody · Sunrise Café
Morning, Cyril. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
Morning, Cyril. Everything feels possible at this hour.★
09:29Gus Tidewater, June Ellery, Hal Brody, Sal Marino, Dot Ferris · Sunrise Café
June. Weather.
June. Weather.
10:22June Ellery, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Morning, Kip. Just the usual today.
Morning, Kip. Just the usual today.
10:41Gus Tidewater, Norma Quist · Norma's Grocery
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
Morning, Norma. Just the usual today.
11:07Truman Beaumont, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Morning, Marla. You are out before the town has finished yawning.★
Morning, Marla. You are out before the town has finished yawning.★
12:04Milo Ferris, Kip Doyle · The Bakery
Good to see you, Kip. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Kip. I'll bring that right over.