Molly drummed her fingers on the rickety old table, staring at Bill with an intensity that could melt steel. "You sure this is our best bet? A kid's party? We're talking risk versus reward here, Bill." Bill, drowning in a sweater two sizes too small, laughed, straightening his Santa hat. "Molly, my dear, it's the easiest haul we'll ever pull. Just listen to the plan." "Okay, I'm listening. But just so you know, 'jingle all the way' is hardly my anthem for a heist." Bill leaned forward, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Phase one, Bill goes in incognito. You know, a little bearded, red-suited charm." Molly rolled her eyes. "A Santa suit. Brilliant. And here I was hoping for the sophistication of a tuxedo." "Funny, but listen. I'll get close to the presents, pretend I'm helping, and then... tah-dah! We switch the sack. Real gifts go in, decoys come out. You're my 'little helper' on the outside, guiding me through the chaos of screaming children." Scoffing, Molly replied, "Screaming children. You make it sound like a warzone. How am I supposed to communicate with you? Smoke signals?" Bill grinned, pulling out a small walkie-talkie. "Modern tech, Molly. We've got these. Channel 10, code word 'reindeer'." Molly sighed, examining the device with a dubious eye. "Reindeer? Really, Bill? Couldn't we have picked something less obvious?" "Come on, Molly. It's all part of the fun. Besides, who'd suspect Santa of being an international thief?" She laughed, shaking her head. "Nobody, that's who. And when they find out it was us... well, they'll probably just think we're on the naughty list." Bill raised his hands in mock surrender. "True, but think of the loot, Molly. High demand toys, the latest gadgets... it's a thief's Christmas dream." "Alright, you've sold me. Let's do this. But remember, if we get caught, you're on your own. I'm not spending another holiday in jail because of your crazy schemes." Bill chuckled, clinking his coffee mug against hers. "Deal, partner. Now, let's go remind these kids why they should always check the tags under the tree." Molly smirked, and together, they set off into the snowy night, ready to make their mark on the season. Little did the town know, the most unexpected Santa Claus was in town, and he was about to bring mayhem under the guise of holiday cheer.