Episode
Day 5987
Day 5987 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Truman Beaumont and Elaine Whitlow discover they are both entering the crossword contest. Bea Callahan has stopped wondering about it, which is not quite the same as knowing. Perry Gorse is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning. Nothing bad ever happens here — but something is always going on. The Great Crossword Rivalry 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
01:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
07:30Bea Callahan has stopped wondering about it, which is not quite the same as knowing.
08:00Clouds drift in over the bay. The fishermen pretend not to enjoy it.
09:00The morning mail has arrived. Cass Tanner received a mysterious postcard.
10:00Alma Callahan has received a postcard from somewhere far away. The handwriting is unfamiliar.
11:00The queue at the bakery has reached the door. Nobody minds; it is that kind of queue.
11:29Hal Brody has closed the notebook on one small Seahaven mystery, satisfied for now.
12:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
13:49Truman Beaumont and Elaine Whitlow discover they are both entering the crossword contest.
15:00Perry Gorse is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
16:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
17:00The sun breaks through over Seahaven Springs, precisely on cue.
18:00Rain has begun over Seahaven Springs. Umbrellas deployed with suspicious synchronization.
18:34One small Seahaven question is settled, and Jonah Ferris is already eyeing another.
19:23Abel Callahan and Sal Marino kept their word and finished what they started.
20:00Someone is practising the same eight bars of piano again. The town has grown fond of them.
20:36Linus Tidewater's small gathering has come together, with just enough chairs and no speeches.
21:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
21:55Edie Gorse is conducting an imaginary orchestra near the dartboard.
22:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
22:01Gil Ferris has sworn undying friendship to somebody met twenty minutes ago.
22:08Perry Gorse is negotiating with a bar stool and appears to be losing.
22:10The Anchor's piano is being played by Alma Callahan, who cannot play piano.
22:12Nell Tidewater has decided the dartboard is at fault and said so publicly.
22:13The Anchor's piano is being played by Flo Ferris, who cannot play piano.
22:23Cole Whitlow offered to buy the room a drink, then checked a pocket.
What was said
06:34Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Morning, Kip. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Kip. Everything feels possible at this hour.
07:03Mabel Tidewater, Nell Tidewater · Rex's House
Can I ask you something and you not make a thing of it.
Can I ask you something and you not make a thing of it.
07:04Hal Brody, Iris Brody · Sheriff Brody's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:04Bea Callahan, Linus Tidewater · Norma's House
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
07:04Gil Ferris, Flo Ferris · June's House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
07:04Wren Gorse, Posy Gorse · The Gorse House
I was going to walk the long way, but here we are.
I was going to walk the long way, but here we are.
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.
07:21Dot Ferris, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
Hello, Truman. We keep meeting in the useful parts of town.
Hello, Truman. We keep meeting in the useful parts of town.
07:29Cole Whitlow, Nell Tidewater · Rex's House
There you are, Nell. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Nell. I was hoping we would cross paths.
07:42Elaine Whitlow, Truman Beaumont, Lark Ferris, Milo Ferris, Edie Gorse · Sunrise Café
Oh, hello. I was asking the roses about you.★
Oh, hello. I was asking the roses about you.★
08:48Kip Doyle, Ned Ferris · The Bakery
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
You have got the hang of it. I am almost redundant.
08:50Marla Finch, Dot Ferris, Lark Ferris, Alma Callahan · Sunrise Café
Morning, Dot. You are out before the town has finished yawning.
Morning, Dot. You are out before the town has finished yawning.