Run: 2026-03-18-01KM07BN73MXMK4JC98WG3PMDK

“Molly, you’ve got the map?” “Of course I’ve got the map, Bill. Do I look like someone who’d rob a party blind without a map?” “You look like someone who’d rob a party blind with a spoon.” “Shut it. The children’s party is in the garden marquee. Presents stacked by the cake table. Easy.” “Easy? There are balloons.” “Yes, and?” “Balloons have eyes, Molly. They watch.” “You’re thinking of clowns.” “That’s worse.” “Listen carefully. We go in as entertainers.” “I’m not wearing a tiny hat.” “You’re wearing the hat. I’m the magician.” “You can’t do magic.” “I can do one trick.” “Name it.” “I make presents disappear.” “They’re wrapped.” “Exactly.” Bill squinted. “What if the birthday child asks questions?” “We say it’s a recycling lesson.” “Brilliant. What if the parents stop us?” Molly grinned. “I brought cupcakes.” “You brought bribery.” “I brought frosting.” “That’s somehow more criminal.” “Focus, Bill. We enter, we compliment the cake, we distract the adults, and then we load the presents into the clown car.” “We have a clown car?” “No.” “Then why did you say it?” “Because you looked worried.” “I am worried.” “Good. Worried thieves are careful thieves.” “And what are happy thieves?” “Dead,” said Molly, straightening her gloves. “Now smile. We’re going to make a child’s birthday very memorable.”