Episode

Day 55

And so closes day 55 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Among today's happenings: Gus Tidewater is stepping out with Marla Finch Marla Finch is stepping out with Gus Tidewater Pearl Gorse has been married to Walt Gorse for years Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. Goodnight, Truman. In case we don't see you: good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight.

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What was announced

02:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.

07:00Fog has come in off the bay and stopped, very precisely, at the edge of town.

08:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.

10:00Saturday orchard morning is under way. Opinions about ladders are plentiful.

11:00The morning mail has arrived. Truman Beaumont received a mysterious postcard.

12:00The Town Hall clock and the bakery clock disagree by two minutes. Both are certain.

12:44Final preparations come together suspiciously well.

15:00The traveling garden gnome has been spotted on a new porch. Nobody admits to moving it.

16:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.

18:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.

20:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.

22:00Faint harmonica music was heard from the dock. Gus denies everything.

What was said

12:47Truman Beaumont, Elaine Whitlow
Elaine, perfect timing. I needed a pause.★

13:44Elaine Whitlow, Kip Doyle, Gus Tidewater
Afternoon, Kip. Escaping the busy part of the day?★

14:26Elaine Whitlow, Pearl Gorse
A full table deserves a proper conversation.★

19:37Norma Quist, Dot Ferris
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.

20:23Marla Finch, Norma Quist
We brought flowers, news, and strict instructions not to tire you.