Run: 2026-03-11-01KKFKGCPM2NRM33Z1XGZ2R1JR

# The Balloon Heist "The kids' party on Maple Street. We hit it Saturday." Molly nearly choked on her coffee. "You want to rob a *children's party*." "Not rob. Strategically relocate unattended gifts to our van." "Bill, those presents are for seven-year-olds." "Seven-year-olds who don't appreciate expensive electronics the way we would." "What electronics? Kids get coloring books and stuffed animals." "Last year's party had three gaming consoles. *Three.* Mrs. Henderson's kid opened them, said 'boring,' and went back to the bouncy castle." "Mrs. Henderson? That's your target? The woman who leaves casseroles on porches?" "She leaves casseroles because she has too much money. Who makes truffle macaroni for the neighborhood?" "Someone generous?" "Someone showing off." Bill spread a hand-drawn map across the table. "The presents sit here, by the gift table. Meanwhile, the parents gather here, drinking rosé and pretending they're not checking their phones." "What about the kids?" "Two words: magician distraction." "You hired a magician?" "I hired *me* as a magician. I've been practicing card tricks all week." "Show me one." Bill fumbled, sent three cards flying, and knocked over the coffee. "This is going to be magnificent," Molly said.