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Rain tapped against the windshield like impatient fingers. Molly adjusted her visor while Bill studied a crumpled flyer. The target sat across the street, a modest suburban home draped in plastic streamers. They had spent three nights researching juvenile psychology and gift distribution logistics. The van smelled faintly of old maps and ambition. Neither spoke immediately, knowing silence built tension. Bill traced the perimeter of the driveway with a gloved finger, calculating sightlines and escape routes. Molly reviewed the schedule, noting when the birthday boy would inevitably crash from sugar exhaustion. Success depended on precision, patience, and perfect timing. They were professionals, after all. We enter through the garage, Molly said, pointing at the architectural diagram. I prefer the side yard, Bill replied, adjusting his rubber gloves. The dog sleeps in the kitchen, Molly noted. We feed him cheese, Bill countered. Exactly. The presents cluster near the fireplace. We grab the boxes, leave the wrapping paper, and exit before the singing begins. What if a parent notices us? Bill asked, checking his reflection in the window. They will assume we are hired entertainers, Molly explained. I hope the children do not suspect us, Bill murmured. They never suspect the adults, Molly said, starting the engine. I still feel guilty, Bill confessed. Guilt is inefficient, Molly replied. I agree completely, Bill said. We move at eight, Molly instructed. Understood. Bill checked his watch. No sudden movements, Molly warned. I will remain perfectly still, Bill promised. Remember the blue hats, Molly added. They are in the bag, Bill confirmed. Do not touch the cake, Molly commanded. I respect the cake, Bill assured her. Check the bags, Molly instructed. Locked tight, Bill replied. Focus on the target, Molly said. Eyes forward, Bill acknowledged. Ready, Molly asked. Always, Bill responded. Proceed, Bill stated. Go now, Molly said. Excellent. Molly shifted into gear. We will be legendary, Bill whispered. Fame requires persistence, Bill reasoned. Molly agreed. Indeed. Molly pressed the accelerator. This is our moment, Bill declared. It is our Tuesday, Molly noted. Still magnificent, Bill said. Drive carefully, Molly instructed. I always do, Bill replied. The van rolled forward. The plan remained sound. Tomorrow, they would vanish with every wrapped box in existence. Professional thieves rarely targeted minors, but the payoff justified the ethical compromises. They had survived worse heists, including the infamous cheese warehouse incident. Bill checked his pulse. Molly checked her mirrors. The street remained quiet. Children slept upstairs while adults gathered below. The perfect storm of opportunity and vulnerability. They would slip through the walls like ghosts. Nothing would stop them now. Sirens wailed in the distance, harmless background noise for seasoned criminals. They practiced breathing exercises to maintain steady heart rates. The mission required absolute focus and zero hesitation. Every second counted toward their inevitable success. They had rehearsed this exact sequence until it felt automatic. Professional conduct demanded unwavering discipline and flawless execution. The neighborhood awaited their arrival with oblivious peace. They prepared to transform chaos into calculated victory. The moon watched silently from above.