Episode
Day 623
Day 623 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Marla Finch 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. The Leak at The Anchor 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
00:00Marla Finch has been released from the Sheriff's office with a stern word and a handshake.
02:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
07:00Clouds drift in over the bay. Gus pretends not to enjoy it.
10:00A hedge has been trimmed one inch past a boundary. Diplomacy is under way.
12:00The community orchard is in blossom and briefly the best place in town.
12:43ANCHOR LEAK MYSTERY, DAY 2: harmonica cleared, hose remains at large.
13:00Somebody has repainted their front door overnight. Opinions are being gathered.
14:00A heron has taken up position at Miller's Pond and is refusing to be hurried.
15:00Business is slow enough that Truman Beaumont has been sent home early. Nobody argues.
16:17Sheriff and grocer seen deep in conversation at East Beach; no arrests, alas.
16:17Hal Brody and Norma Quist kept their word and finished what they started.
17:00Sunday supper is drawing the town toward The Salty Gull.
17:00A kite is stuck in the big park tree. A committee is forming.
18:41Truce brewing at the Sunrise Café — sources say it involves biscotti.
19:00Dot Ferris twisted an ankle chasing a runaway shopping trolley and is spending a few days in Seahaven General.
19:10June Ellery and Marla Finch have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
19:10Marla Finch and June Ellery have cleared the air over a quiet chat.
23:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.
What was said
09:04Dot Ferris, Kip Doyle · Kip's House
Morning, Kip. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Kip. Everything feels possible at this hour.
09:04Hal Brody, Norma Quist · Sheriff Brody's House
Norma, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Norma, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
09:43Elaine Whitlow, Truman Beaumont · Truman's House
I hear you have been practising. So have I, obviously.
I hear you have been practising. So have I, obviously.
10:21Rex Callahan, Sal Marino · The Dune House
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
You have caught me before my second cup of tea.
10:54Elaine Whitlow, Edie Gorse, Truman Beaumont · Norma's Grocery
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
Good morning! First proper conversation of the day.
11:49Fern Gorse, Flo Tidewater · Sunrise Café
Hello, Flo. I am supposed to be filing, so this is a rescue.
Hello, Flo. I am supposed to be filing, so this is a rescue.
12:45Truman Beaumont, Fern Gorse · The Anchor Bar
Good afternoon. I was just taking the scenic route.
Good afternoon. I was just taking the scenic route.
13:09June Ellery, Flo Tidewater · Sunrise Café
Good afternoon. I was just taking the scenic route.
Good afternoon. I was just taking the scenic route.
13:33June Ellery, Truman Beaumont · Sunrise Café
There you are, Truman. I was hoping we would cross paths.
There you are, Truman. I was hoping we would cross paths.
13:54June Ellery, Fern Gorse, Flo Tidewater, Truman Beaumont, Bev Tanner · Sunrise Café
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
14:11Marla Finch, Norma Quist · The Anchor Bar
I was just passing. Repeatedly, as it happens.
I was just passing. Repeatedly, as it happens.
14:21Sal Marino, Rex Callahan · The Salty Gull
Good to see you, Rex. I'll bring that right over.
Good to see you, Rex. I'll bring that right over.