Molly and Bill hid in the bushes, peering through the wrought-iron fence of the extravagant mansion. Inside, a children's party was in full swing, complete with inflatable castles, clowns, and an entire petting zoo. The real att of course, was the towering gift table piled high with presents, guarded by a burly security guard. Molly adjusted the camouflage scarf around her face, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "All right, Bill, it's time to put our plan into action." She jabbed a finger at the security guard, who was currently distracted by his phone. "We need to create a distraction, and when he's distracted, we'll make our move." Bill, in an equally ridiculous bush costume, swallowed hard. "I don't know, Molly. Are you sure this is a good idea?" He gestured to the throngs of kids and their parents milling about. "It's going to be chaotic in there." Molly shot him a withering glare. "Of course, it will be chaotic, you big baby. That's the whole point! No one's going to notice a couple of extra animals in this madness, right?" Bill grumbled under his breath but reluctantly nodded. "Fine, but if we get caught, I'm tossing you under the bus." "Not if I throw you under the bouncer first," Molly retorted with a wry grin. "Now, let's do this." Timing their entrance perfectly, they waited until the room erupted in a chorus of "Happy Birthday!" before darting