Episode
Day 5469
Day 5469 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Jonah Ferris and Ned Ferris have got into the habit of each other. Cole Whitlow and Nell Tidewater have got into the habit of each other. Ewan Callahan and Edie Gorse have quietly become the sort of friends who notice things. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Shortcut takes a turn. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
05:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
06:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
07:27Jonah Ferris and Ned Ferris have got into the habit of each other.
07:30Cole Whitlow and Nell Tidewater have got into the habit of each other.
07:49Ewan Callahan and Edie Gorse have quietly become the sort of friends who notice things.
08:00The town cat is asleep on the Town Hall steps. Municipal business reroutes around it.
09:08Gil Ferris and Linus Tidewater no longer need a reason to call round.
12:08The route is tested by several residents at once, which slows everybody down.
13:00Bram Tidewater has received a postcard from somewhere far away. The handwriting is unfamiliar.
13:31Bev Tanner has stopped wondering about it, which is not quite the same as knowing.
13:55Wren Gorse and Edie Gorse have got into the habit of each other.
15:00The town ladder is on its fourth borrower this week and nobody is sure who owns it.
16:00The tide is out further than usual. Sal Marino has gone to look at what it left behind.
17:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
18:00The light over Seahaven Springs this evening is almost unreasonably good.
20:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
22:03Somebody behind the bar has quietly moved Hattie Whitlow onto the water. Hattie Whitlow has not noticed.
22:03Ike Tidewater offered to buy the room a drink, then checked a pocket.
22:04Ewan Callahan is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
22:08Perry Gorse has begun issuing compliments in alphabetical order.
22:08Alma Callahan has reached the storytelling stage at The Anchor.
22:13Nell Tidewater is negotiating with a bar stool and appears to be losing.
22:14The Anchor's piano is being played by Gil Ferris, who cannot play piano.
22:38Rex Callahan has thanked every chair in The Anchor for its service.
What was said
06:33Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
There you are, Kip. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Kip. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:03Cole Whitlow, 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.
07:04Jonah Ferris, Ned Ferris · Dr. Pratt's House
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
07:04Gil Ferris, Flo Ferris · June's House
Morning, Flo. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Flo. Everything feels possible at this hour.
07:19Bev Tanner, Cass Tanner · Bev's House
Cass, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Cass, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
07:19Elaine Whitlow, Marla Finch · Sunrise Café
Morning, Marla. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Marla. Everything feels possible at this hour.
07:22Edie Gorse, Ewan Callahan · Sunrise Café
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
You have not changed since we were knee-high.
07:31Truman Beaumont, Bram Tidewater, Abel Callahan, Iris Brody, Bea Callahan · Sunrise Café
Bram! Good to see you. I was beginning to think the day had skipped you.★
Bram! Good to see you. I was beginning to think the day had skipped you.★
07:32Mabel Tidewater, Nell Tidewater · Rex's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
08:12Abel Callahan, Elaine Whitlow, Edie Gorse, Iris Brody, Ewan Callahan · Sunrise Café
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
This table has reached the confidential part of breakfast.★
08:46Kip Doyle, Milo Ferris · The Bakery
Milo! Sun's out again. Like clockwork.
Milo! Sun's out again. Like clockwork.
08:48Linus Tidewater, Gil Ferris · Community Orchard & Gardens
There you are, Gil. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Gil. I was hoping we would cross paths.