323 Days

Set in a small east Texas town, the story follows Albert Harris, a celebrated local figure known for his role as captain and quarterback of the high school football team. His life takes a turn when he marries Mary Alice Norwood, the daughter of the county judge, in 1945. After their wedding, he trains as an artillery officer in the Marines and subsequently joins the reserves, hinting at the complexities of his character and the challenges he may face in balancing personal and military life.