Molly leaned against the brick wall, her eyes fixed on the bustling crowd of children and their parents outside the brightly lit community center. It was the perfect target – a children’s birthday party, complete with piles of presents waiting to be stolen. “You sure about this, Bill?” Molly asked, her voice barely above a whisper. “I mean, kids? It’s gonna be tough.” Bill chuckled, adjusting his black beanie. “Tough? Molly, we’ve pulled off worse. This is a piece of cake.” Molly rolled her eyes but couldn’t help but feel a little reassured. Bill had been her partner in crime for years, and he’d never steered her wrong. They slipped inside the center, blending in with the crowd of adults. Molly pretended to be a parent, clutching a wrapped gift as she made her way towards the party room. Bill followed close behind, dressed as a clown. As they approached the room, Molly whispered, “Okay, here’s the plan. You distract the kids while I make off with the loot. Got it?” Bill nodded, his face painted with a grin. “No problem. I’ll have them laughing so hard, they won’t even notice we’re gone.” The party room was packed with children, their faces lit up with excitement. Molly carefully placed her gift on a nearby table before making her move. She darted towards the pile of presents, her heart pounding in her chest. Just as she reached for the first box, Bill began his act. He jumped onto a small stage, his clown costume drawing all the attention. The children laughed and cheered as he juggled balls and performed silly tricks. Meanwhile, Molly filled her bag with presents, working quickly and efficiently. She glanced over at Bill, who was still entertaining the crowd, and gave him a thumbs-up. Within minutes, their mission was complete. Molly joined Bill on stage, and together they led the children in a rousing chorus of “Happy Birthday.” As the partygoers sang, Molly and Bill slipped out the door, their bags heavy with stolen treasures. Outside, they high-fived each other, both grinning from ear to ear. “That was too easy,” Molly said, laughing. “Tell me about it,” Bill replied. “Next stop, the North Pole.” They both laughed as they disappeared into the night, their loot secure and their spirits high. Another successful heist in the books – all thanks to their uncanny ability to blend in and their unmatched teamwork.