For 10 years Arlene has kept her promises, and god has kept his end of the bargain. Until now. When an old schoolmate from possett turns up At Arlene's door in Chicago asking questions about jim beverly, former quarterba...For 10 years Arlene has kept her promises, and god has kept his end of the bargain. Until now. When an old schoolmate from possett turns up At Arlene's door in Chicago asking questions about jim beverly, former quarterback and god of possett high, Arlene's break with her former hometown is forced to an end.