Episode
Day 85
And so closes day 85 in Seahaven Springs, under sunny skies. Among today's happenings: Dot Ferris is stepping out with Dr. Cornelius Pratt Gus Tidewater is stepping out with Marla Finch Marla Finch is stepping out with Gus Tidewater 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
06:00The puddle outside the Sunrise Café has returned to its usual dimensions.
07:00The queue at the bakery has reached the door. Nobody minds; it is that kind of queue.
09:00Somebody has repainted their front door overnight. Opinions are being gathered.
10:00There is one more chair at The Anchor than there was yesterday. Rex has not mentioned it.
11:00Pearl Gorse is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.
12:00An unclaimed umbrella has been standing by the café door for three days.
13:00Something glinted in the hedge at eye height, tracking Truman Beaumont as he passed.
15:00A seagull has stolen Truman Beaumont's sandwich near the dock. Again.
15:00Marla Finch has come down with a spectacular head cold. Dr. Pratt is keeping them in for observation.
18:00Someone is practising the same eight bars of piano again. The town has grown fond of them.
18:29Half the town turns up to hold ladders and offer contradictory advice.
19:00The rain has cleared. A rainbow appeared at a frankly cinematic angle.
20:17The Anchor's piano is being played by Gus Tidewater, who cannot play piano.
21:00It is warm enough to sit outside. Half the town has done exactly that.
22:19Sal Marino is explaining boats to anyone who will listen down at The Anchor.
What was said
13:20Pearl Gorse, Fern Gorse
Fern! Every gutter in town has found its voice.★
Fern! Every gutter in town has found its voice.★
13:46Dot Ferris, Pearl Gorse
There you are, Pearl. I was hoping we would cross paths.★
There you are, Pearl. I was hoping we would cross paths.★
14:22Gus Tidewater, Kip Doyle
Hello, Kip.
Hello, Kip.
15:41Sal Marino, Walt Gorse
Walt, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
Walt, perfect timing. I needed a pause.
17:18Gus Tidewater, Marla Finch
Visiting hours have officially become visiting minutes.★
Visiting hours have officially become visiting minutes.★
17:48Elaine Whitlow, Pearl Gorse
Pearl, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
Pearl, you look like someone with five minutes to spare.
18:31Truman Beaumont, Gus Tidewater
You made it through the day, then.
You made it through the day, then.
20:35Gus Tidewater, Rex Callahan
Evening! This is the civilized hour for catching up.
Evening! This is the civilized hour for catching up.