Cap'n Dan's Daughter

In the bustling summer heat of Trumet, a modest dry‑goods shop clings to the hope of tourists and locals alike. Captain Daniel Dott, the store’s owner, watches his ledger dip far below the profits of past seasons, his optimism waning as the last days of vacation fade. When a lively group from the nearby hotel arrives, Daniel’s heart lifts—until he learns his own daughter, Gertie, will not join their picnic, marking her final day at home.

The story follows Daniel’s quiet determination to keep the family business afloat while navigating the bittersweet transition of his daughter’s impending departure. As the town’s rhythm slows into autumn, the shop becomes a microcosm of change, where everyday encounters reveal deeper currents of hope, responsibility, and the tug of growing up. Listeners will find a warm portrait of a seaside community and the gentle struggles that define its people.