Episode
Day 5434
Day 5434 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. The tide is out further than usual. Wren Gorse has gone to look at what it left behind. The town waits. The road stays exactly as empty as it has always been. Bev Tanner has hosted the thing they kept meaning to host. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. A Visitor Is Expected 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
01:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
07:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
08:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
10:00The tide is out further than usual. Wren Gorse has gone to look at what it left behind.
13:39The town waits. The road stays exactly as empty as it has always been.
13:39Bev Tanner has hosted the thing they kept meaning to host.
14:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
15:00For four seconds Truman Beaumont's radio carried a voice describing exactly where Truman Beaumont was standing.
15:00Control has sent an old friend to sit with Truman Beaumont for a while. Nothing calms him faster.
16:00A seagull has stolen Marla Finch's sandwich near the dock. Again.
17:00An unclaimed umbrella has been standing by the café door for three days.
17:00Bram Tidewater called Truman Beaumont by the wrong name mid-sentence, then laughed a little too quickly.
20:00The Town Hall clock and the bakery clock disagree by two minutes. Both are certain.
21:11Truman Beaumont and Mabel Tidewater kept their word and finished what they started.
21:27Jonah Ferris is telling the same story again, now with improved weather.
21:59Cole Whitlow is explaining boats to anyone who will listen down at The Anchor.
22:15Bram Tidewater has begun a heartfelt speech with no clear subject.
22:22Ned Ferris has reached the storytelling stage at The Anchor.
22:25Ike Tidewater has ordered one for the road and then forgotten which road.
22:54Mabel Tidewater is describing a fish that grows between each telling.
23:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
23:01Fern Gorse offered to buy the room a drink, then checked a pocket.
What was said
06:35Dot 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.
07:04Cole Whitlow, Nell Tidewater · Rex's House
Morning, Nell. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Nell. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
07:05Fern Gorse, Opal Ferris · Marla's House
Opal, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Opal, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
07:15Marla Finch, Iris Brody · Sunrise Café
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:17Bev Tanner, Cass Tanner · Bev's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:22Lark Ferris, Elaine Whitlow, Wren Gorse, Alma Callahan, Ewan Callahan · Sunrise Café
Elaine! Mind the crates, they are stacked mostly on optimism.★
Elaine! Mind the crates, they are stacked mostly on optimism.★
07:34Mabel Tidewater, Nell Tidewater · Rex's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:55Cole Whitlow, Mabel Tidewater · Rex's House
Morning, Mabel. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Mabel. Everything feels possible at this hour.
08:15Hal Brody, Ned Ferris · Sunrise Café
Ned! Beautiful day, isn't it?
Ned! Beautiful day, isn't it?
08:35Marla Finch, Alma Callahan · Sunrise Café
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
09:03Linus Tidewater, Gil Ferris · Community Orchard & Gardens
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
09:42Sal Marino, Ike Tidewater · The Dune House
Well if it isn't Ike. How's the day treating you?
Well if it isn't Ike. How's the day treating you?