Molly peered through the hedge at the bouncy castle. "Seriously, Bill? A seven-year-old's birthday party?" "Think about it," Bill whispered, adjusting his fake mustache. "Rich neighborhood, tons of unopened gifts, and the security is basically one mom with a juice box." "We're going to traumatize children!" "We're redistributing wealth! Besides, kids bounce back fast." A clown honked past them toward the front door. "Perfect timing," Bill grinned. "We blend in with the entertainment." "You bought a clown costume?" "Amazon Prime, baby. Got you the face painter outfit." Molly stared at the rainbow wig he thrust at her. "I don't know how to paint faces!" "Just draw some circles and call it a day. Kids love circles." The birthday girl shrieked with delight as the hired clown began making balloon animals. "Operation Candy Snatcher is a go," Bill announced, pulling on oversized shoes. "That's the worst code name ever." "Fine. Operation Present Pilfering?" "Still terrible." "We're wasting daylight here, Molly. Those gifts aren't going to steal themselves." She reluctantly grabbed the face paint. "I'm never trusting your heist ideas again."