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Molly crouched behind the potted fern, eyeing the living room like it was a map to treasure. “Operation Squeaky Socks” was her name for this mission, because every plan deserved an adorable acronym. Bill adjusted his striped cap, then immediately looked guilty, like the cap might snitch. The party lights blinked through the curtains, decorating the room with suspicious cheer. From inside, laughter rolled out in sugar-sweet waves. A pinata somewhere in the hallway sounded like it had been hit by an optimistic toddler. “Quiet, Bill,” Molly whispered, though her whisper had the volume of a stage manager. “We’re not stealing joy. We’re rescuing it from chaos.” Bill crept along the baseboard, dragging a sack that clinked with the confidence of a bag full of regret. “I thought we were stealing all the presents.” “We are,” Molly said, sliding a tiny toolkit from her sleeve. “But in our hearts, it’s a service.” “Do you have hearts insurance?” Molly flashed a grin. “I have practice. Also, do you hear that?” The front door clicked. The smell of cake flooded the hallway, turning their stealth mission into an aromatic dare. Bill swallowed. “Cake is moving. I don’t like it.” Molly pressed a fingertip to her earpiece. “That’s just the timer. Now, the gifts are in the corner by the tree—big ones, wrapped tight, like they’re trying to be brave.”