Episode

Day 86

And so closes day 86 in Seahaven Springs, under cloudy 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.

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What was announced

00:00Marla Finch has been discharged from Seahaven General and is right as rain.

07:00The lights of Seahaven Springs flickered for exactly three seconds. The town clock is unbothered.

10:00Norma Quist is in a staring contest with a gull on the dock. The gull is winning.

14:00Nothing whatsoever is happening in Seahaven Springs. Sal Marino appears to be enjoying it.

15:00The town cat is asleep on the Town Hall steps. Municipal business reroutes around it.

17:00Business is slow enough that Sal Marino has been sent home early. Nobody argues.

18:56The roof is mended. The bucket is kept, on principle.

18:56And so concludes: The Leak at The Anchor. All is well in Seahaven Springs.

19:00The Town Hall clock and the bakery clock disagree by two minutes. Both are certain.

22:00Clouds drift in over the bay. Gus pretends not to enjoy it.

What was said

11:36Rex Callahan, Sal Marino, Dot Ferris
I have heard three versions, and the least believable one is the truth.

12:44Elaine Whitlow, Norma Quist
Visiting hours have officially become visiting minutes.

13:53Bev Tanner, Truman Beaumont
Truman! Beautiful day, isn't it?★

18:07Dot Ferris, Dr. Cornelius Pratt
Evening! This is the civilized hour for catching up.★

18:58Truman Beaumont, Gus Tidewater
There you are, Gus. Any news before supper?★

19:16Kip Doyle, Marla Finch
I knew the day would improve if I ran into you.