Run: 2026-02-16-01KHKAQ6Y31CR1JCSHMVTFPKGF

"Bill, tonight's the cake, the clowns, and the chaos. We go in, pockets out, mission: every present." "Molly, I have a plan involving a balloon, a distraction, and your ability to look like a bewildered aunt." "Bewildered aunt is my brand. But the toddler with sticky fingers—he terrifies me. What's the exit?" "Window by the cupcakes, sash locked, opens with a cheese grater and the confidence of a magician." "You intimidate with tools, I'll charm the guests. You hum 'Happy Birthday' poorly; it creates a lull." "And the cake?" "Cake is diversionary. We stage a tragic but dignified frosting mishap; crumbs in the hallway buy us time." "Crumbs bring the dog and the chaos. Dogs are unpredictable; we need disguises." "I can wear a tutu and a party hat. You can be my balloon anchoring assistant and support." "Balloon anchoring assistant is a promotion. Do we take the giant stuffed unicorn?" "Only if it folds into a backpack. Otherwise it's emotional baggage." "Do we have an extraction route to the minivan?" "Yes. Driveaway code is 'piñata.' I brought confetti for cover." They tiptoed past paper crowns, the glitter of kleptomania in their eyes, van idling, laughter rehearsed and ready and hungry.