Run: 2026-03-25-01KMJ92Z47KGCVRMRYECVCFVZB

Molly adjusted her fake mustache in the van’s rearview mirror, her reflection half-hidden behind a neon "World’s Best Party Planner" banner. Bill, wearing a Santa Claus mask that covered half his face, fidgeted with a contraption of tinsel and wire. “This is either genius or the beginning of our arrests,” Bill said, holding up a glittery “Take Me to Your Leader” balloon. “Or both,” Molly muttered, scanning the backyard through binoculars. A bounce house shaped like a firetruck groaned under the weight of a dozen toddlers. “We stick to the plan: three minutes, no physical contact with the children, and if any of them start singing, we surrender.” Bill tripped over a Christmas light strand, knocking over a stack of paper plate hats. “What if they have security? Like, a real guard?” “They’re hired clowns,” Molly said, unzipping a duffel bag of “equipment”—a whoopee cushion, a fake baby, and a neon “abracadabra” cape. “Worst-case scenario, we become part of the act.” A small child wearing a dinosaur costume waddled past the van, clutching a popsicle. Bill froze. “Relax,” Molly whispered, nudging him. “They’re all extras in this heist movie. Now, pass me the glitter. We’ve got a gift bag to hijack.” Bill obeyed, grinning. “I brought extra wrapping paper. For, uh… wrapping.” Molly raised an eyebrow. “No! For… distractions!” He lobbed a sparkler toward the bounce house. It sputtered harmlessly. The door to the party slid open. A voice called, “Who wants more cotton candy?” Bill swallowed hard. “They’re serving dessert. Should we… join?” Molly groaned. “Bill. The presents. The *money*.” “Money? There’s a piñata over there. Let’s hit it!” A toddler’s giggle echoed. Molly grabbed his arm. “In three, we’re in and out. Ready?” Bill saluted. “Ready. Should we tell them we’re part of the surprise?” “No.” “Too late!” Bill yelled, leaping from the van with a whoop. “I’M THE SURPRISE!” Molly facepalmed as he sprinted toward the piñata, a dozen children screaming. She sighed, adjusted her mustache, and followed.