Episode
Day 68
And so closes day 68 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy skies. Among today's happenings: Dot Ferris is stepping out with Dr. Cornelius Pratt Dot Ferris is expecting a baby with Dr. Cornelius Pratt Gus Tidewater is stepping out with Marla Finch 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.
OPEN THIS DAY IN THE BROADCASTWhat was announced
08:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
09:00The Bakery's fresh bread smell has reached the town square. Productivity plummets.
12:16A new fish pie has appeared on a menu in town, and opinion is divided.
13:00Pearl Gorse has received a postcard from somewhere far away. The handwriting is unfamiliar.
15:00Business is slow enough that June Ellery has been sent home early. Nobody argues.
16:00A kite is stuck in the big park tree. A committee is forming.
17:00An unclaimed umbrella has been standing by the café door for three days.
18:00Friday evening has begun at The Anchor. Rex is polishing the good glasses.
18:00Norma Quist is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
20:00The Town Hall clock and the bakery clock disagree by two minutes. Both are certain.
20:00The bakery sign flickered and, for a moment, read a different name entirely.
20:00A lighthouse postcard has been added to today's mail. Truman Beaumont collects them, and Control knows it.
20:33The Anchor's piano is being played by Dot Ferris, who cannot play piano.
20:42June Ellery has ordered one for the road and then forgotten which road.
21:05Rex has quietly moved Dr. Cornelius Pratt onto the water. Dr. Cornelius Pratt has not noticed.
22:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
22:13Elaine Whitlow has declared this the finest town in the world. Twice.
22:28Rex has quietly moved Gus Tidewater onto the water. Gus Tidewater has not noticed.
What was said
08:04Pearl Gorse, Walt Gorse
Morning, Walt. Everything feels possible at this hour.
Morning, Walt. Everything feels possible at this hour.
10:38Gus Tidewater, Rex Callahan
You are early. Or the tide is late.
You are early. Or the tide is late.
12:19Truman Beaumont, Rex Callahan
Rex! Just the person I wanted to see.★
Rex! Just the person I wanted to see.★
13:27Elaine Whitlow, Pearl Gorse, Dot Ferris
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
Right, cups down for one moment. Something has happened.★
14:36Kip Doyle, Norma Quist
Norma, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
Norma, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
15:40Marla Finch, Walt Gorse
Afternoon, Walt. Escaping the busy part of the day?
Afternoon, Walt. Escaping the busy part of the day?
17:40Bev Tanner, Sal Marino
You made it through the day, then.★
You made it through the day, then.★
18:41Pearl Gorse, Dr. Cornelius Pratt
Evening! This is the civilized hour for catching up.
Evening! This is the civilized hour for catching up.
18:51Bev Tanner, June Ellery
Evening! This is the civilized hour for catching up.
Evening! This is the civilized hour for catching up.
19:01Marla Finch, Pearl Gorse
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.
19:48Pearl Gorse, Fern Gorse
Evening, Fern. The whole town is slowing down at last.
Evening, Fern. The whole town is slowing down at last.
19:49Dot Ferris, Dr. Cornelius Pratt
Evening, Dr. Pratt. The whole town is slowing down at last.
Evening, Dr. Pratt. The whole town is slowing down at last.