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Molly unfolded a napkin map of the hall. Bill studied it upside down, wearing a party hat from their car. “Molly, why does your map say ‘cake’ where the exit should be?” “Because the cake is our first obstacle, Bill. It’s guarded by seven-year-olds and one suspicious aunt.” “Then we wait until they sing.” “Excellent. During the song, nobody can hear the presents being politely asked to come with us.” “Presents don’t answer.” “Not with that attitude.” “Your sack says ‘Happy Birthday, Grandma.’” “It’s camouflage.” “For a children’s party?” “Children respect grandmothers.” “Children respect the piñata more.” “Then we’ll disguise ourselves as piñatas.” “Bill, you’re wearing a lampshade.” “It’s a very exclusive piñata.” “What if someone asks why we’re taking every present?” “I’ll say we’re the delivery team.” “Delivery team to where?” “Somewhere with fewer balloons.” “That’s not a destination.” “Neither is this plan, apparently.” “Look, Molly, we could take the gifts, or we could leave them and steal the enormous chocolate cake.” “Bill, stealing cake is still stealing.” “True. But the cake has no name tags.” “Fine. We’ll leave everything, apologize, and ask whether there’s cake for guests, too.” “We should probably go home now.”