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Molly and Bill sat in a dimly lit coffee shop near the party location, their voices low as they finalized their outrageous plan. "So the children's party starts at three," Molly said. "We need to be there by two thirty to set up as the surprise entertainers." Bill nodded sipping his coffee. "Entertainers right. I'll be the magician and you the assistant. When I say the magic words you start packing the presents into the hidden compartment in our prop box." "The prop box is small Bill. How are we going to fit all the presents in there? There could be twenty gifts or more." "We only take the big ones Molly. The ones that look expensive. The small ones we leave so it's not too obvious." "Not too obvious? The parents will notice if half the table is empty. We need a better distraction than magic words." "Better distraction like what? I could set off the party poppers at the right moment to cause a distraction." "Party poppers? That might work for a second but not long enough. What about the cake? When they bring out the cake everyone gathers around and we have our window." "Window during the cake. Yes that's good. Everyone sings and we grab from the side. But be careful not to step on any balloons. The popping could alert them." "Alert them to two thieves in clown suits? They might just think it's part of the fun. But if a parent asks what we're doing what do we say?" "We say we're the hired help and the gifts are being moved for the big reveal later. They usually buy that." "Buy that? I hope so. This seems risky. Why not a regular house when no one is home?" "Because the presents are all in one place at the party Molly. It's efficient. One stop shopping for stolen goods." "Efficient but heartless. Those kids will remember this birthday for the wrong reasons." "Wrong reasons build character. Now after we have the loot we exit through the side gate. The van is parked on the street with the engine off to avoid suspicion." "Engine off is smart. We can start it quickly though. Do you have the fake business cards?" "Fake business cards right here. Clowning Around Entertainment. It even has a fake phone number." "Fake phone number is good in case they call later. Okay I think we have a plan. You handle the kids and I handle the presents." "Handle the kids with care Molly. No scaring them or we'll have a riot on our hands." "Riot of six year olds. We could take them. But no we keep it fun. Tell jokes and keep them laughing." "Jokes like what? Why did the thief steal the presents? Because he wanted to have a merry Christmas in July! No that's bad." "It's bad but the kids will laugh anyway. They're easy to please. Just make sure your nose stays on. Last time it fell off at a bad moment." "Nose stays on shoes are ready everything is set. This is going to be legendary." "Legendary or disastrous. Let's hope for the former Bill." They shook hands across the table sealing their comedic fate as they prepared to embark on the most unusual heist of their careers.