I Hope You Donâ€™t Have Plans

The 40th story in the Falling Into College series by Richard Lobinske. The story occurs from mid-March to early April 2001.

Summary
Still in a good move after spring break, Daria and Karen plan for Jane’s birthday. However, things get complicated for Daria when the editor in chief of the Raft University Press is promoted and a new editor, Dr. Findlay, arrives, along with his attitude and work schedule. Daria is late for Jane’s party and spends most of the week working late. Tired, she sleeps in very late on Saturday, Jane has time to do a practice run for the marathon before she wakes. Daria is torn, she still enjoys the work and reading so many new books, but the work hours are rough. Over time, she begins to adapt, though the stress is starting to show in her relationships to other people.