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The minivan idled at the curb while Molly adjusted her balaclava, which was currently pinching her nose in a way that made her look like a grumpy pug. Beside her, Bill was frantically smoothing down his tuxedo, an outfit he had insisted was required for a stealthy intrusion into a gated suburban birthday bash. The target was the Miller residence, specifically a pristine stack of high-end loot resting on a mahogany table in the living room. Bill, are you sure about the clown shoes, Molly asked, squinting at his oversized footwear. They are standard infiltration gear for this environment, he replied, checking his watch with exaggerated gravity. If we get spotted, we blend in with the entertainment until the coast is clear. It is brilliant. Molly sighed, leaning back against the passenger door. We are robbing a seven-year-old, Bill. Do we really need a contingency plan involving slapstick comedy? I just want the pile of gift cards and the fancy electronics. Bill shook his head, his bow tie bobbing. Precision is the soul of a good heist. We go in through the garden gate, bypass the bounce house, and hit the gift table during the cake cutting ceremony. It is foolproof. The engine hummed as silence stretched between them. Through the gaps in the tall oak trees, they could hear the muffled squeals of children fueled by too much sugar. Molly checked her watch. Ten minutes until the candles were lit. The logistics were simple, yet Bill insisted on dressing like a disgruntled circus performer. She grabbed her tactical bag, which was stuffed with empty pillowcases and a very sophisticated lock-picking kit that lived permanently next to a bag of beef jerky. Is the cake chocolate or vanilla, Bill asked suddenly. Who cares, Molly snapped. Focus on the layout. Where is the dog? The dog is a golden retriever named Buster, Bill noted, consulting a crumpled map. He is currently preoccupied with a rogue juice box under the patio furniture. We have a clear path to the French doors. Good, Molly said, grabbing the handle. If we get caught, I am telling them you are the hired help and I am just the disgruntled aunt who lost a bet. Bill adjusted his frilly cuffs. I prefer the term master of disguise, but I suppose that works. Just try not to trip over your own heavy breathing when we run toward the getaway car. They stepped out into the manicured grass, the suburban sunset casting long, orange shadows across their path. The house looked peaceful, a fortress of wrapping paper and bows awaiting their unwanted arrival. Molly moved with practiced fluidity, staying low, while Bill clomped along behind her in his giant shoes, looking like a depressed penguin. This was it, the high-stakes world of nursery-level grand larceny, and they were ready to snatch the spoils before the final chorus of happy birthday echoed into the night.