Molly sat across from Bill, a sketchbook spread out on the table between them. She flipped through the pages, each one filled with detailed diagrams and notes. Bill leaned back in his chair, a smug grin spreading across his face. "So, we've got the layout, the security system, and the escape route all planned. What's left?" Molly jabbed a finger at one of the sketches. "We need to figure out how to get past the party games without raising suspicion. Maybe we can rig up some fake injuries and join in. Chicken dance, maybe?" Bill burst into laughter. "Oh, I like that. But what about the presents? How are we gonna get them all out without being seen?" Molly pointed to another sketch. "See? I drew up a plan for a disappearing act. We'll use a pop-up van and a team of accomplices to distract the guards while we load the presents and slip away." Bill raised an eyebrow. "Loads of accomplices? That's bound to get noticed." Molly waved a dismissive hand. "Not if we dress them as clowns!" Bill suppressed a snicker. "Clowns, huh? What could possibly go wrong with that?" *Thump* *Thump* *THUMP.* Molly jumped, then spun to face the door as it slammed open. In walked a giant teddy bear, wearing what looked like a clown nose and giant eyeglasses. "Excuse me, Molly. Bill. The boss lady wants to see you both immediately." The bear's voice quivered on every word, betraying a hint of nervousness. Bill groaned. "Aw, man. Gee, Werner, what did we do now?" The teddy bear, named Werner, shuffled his paws uneasily. "I-I don't know for sure, but she seemed pretty, uh, excited." Molly grabbed her sketchbook. "Let's go! We can't keep the boss lady waiting." As they hurried out, Bill called over his shoulder to Werner, "Hey, man. Can you believe we're going to rob a kid's birthday party? That's gotta be the dumbest gig ever." Werner let out a puff of air. "I can't even imagine what she'd do to us if this goes south." Bill grinned. "That's the best part! It's like a gift that keeps on giving guilt!" Werner rolled his eyes, but he had to admit... there was a certain charm to these two's wacky schemes. He couldn't help but chuckle as he watched them depart.*