Run Jane, Run

The 41st story in the Falling Into College series by Richard Lobinske. The story occurs during mid-April 2001.

Summary

Jane prepares to run in the Boston Marathon. Recruited by Jane’s boss at the children’s hospital, Daria, Karen, CC and Nell have prepared a running shirt for her to show the hospital’s sponsorship. That afternoon, Daria gets a letter from the Lawndale District Attorney’s office, informing her that Upchuck has made a deal to plead guilty in exchange for psychiatric treatment. The hearing is the same day as the marathon. With Jane’s encouragement, Daria decides to attend the hearing. The day before the marathon, Mack arrives to visit Jane and watch the race, as does Trent and Lindy. At the hearing, Daria learns that Ms. Li, Mrs. Griffin and Mr. Lamm turned on each other and plead guilty, with fines and probation for each, and a result that ruined each career. Meanwhile, Jane runs the Marathon and Trent has a surprise waiting.