From the Jump(94)

Thank you to Jamie and Dana for expanding our numbers. I feel like Kai might become the voice of reason when Isaac and Jamie are determined to injure themselves.

Thank you to Jennifer, Rhonda, and Charity for being the ultimate crew. You were always there to remind me to celebrate The Layover when I was too caught up in this book to remember to stay present. I’m so grateful the Scheduling Gods brought us together.

Thank you to Jane, Bob, Staci, and Missi for being the best parents and sisters a girl could ask for. I love you!

Thank you to the sqaf-ers for proving it’s actually possible to make new friends during a pandemic. Your kindness and enthusiasm and support has been such an unexpected source of delight. Now, I’m just waiting on Cindy to sum this whole thing up in the most irreverent manner possible.

When I wrote my acknowledgments for The Layover, I wasn’t thinking about all the people who would read it. I didn’t know how much your messages would mean or how a good review would make my day. This time, I do. Thank you so much for picking this book up! Every person who reads this makes it more possible for me to continue publishing books. Thank you for being a part of this journey and helping to make that dream come true.




About the Author


Lacie Waldon is a writer with her head in the clouds—literally. A flight attendant based in Washington, DC, Waldon spends her days writing from the jump seat and searching the world for new stories. She is also the author of The Layover.