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Molly spread the floor plan across the hood of their getaway van. “The presents are beside the cake,” she whispered, circling a box with her finger. Bill peered at the map. “That’s the bounce castle.” “It’s a very festive floor plan.” Their target was a children’s party in the community hall, where a towering pile of wrapped gifts stood beneath a banner reading HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NED. Molly had studied the security arrangements: one exhausted magician, three parents with cameras, and a dog dressed as a pirate. They entered disguised as entertainers. Bill wore a rabbit costume; Molly carried a tray of cupcakes. The children greeted them with suspicious excitement, which was not included in the plan. “Are you the real magician?” a small girl asked. “Absolutely,” Molly said. “Watch closely.” She made Bill disappear behind the bounce castle. The children applauded. Bill emerged from the other side, tangled in a net and pursued by the pirate dog. Molly seized the opportunity to slide a gift into her cupcake tray. Then another. Soon the tray resembled a leaning tower of paper and ribbon. Bill limped over. “We should leave.” “After the presents,” she said. A parent approached, smiling. Molly shoved the tray into Bill’s arms and began singing “Happy Birthday.” Everyone joined in, including the dog, who howled magnificently. They escaped through the kitchen, gifts intact, leaving behind a birthday card signed: To Ned, from the magicians. In the van, Bill examined a small parcel. “This one says ‘Best Grandma.’” Molly sighed. Their first job as professional thieves had yielded six sweaters, a puzzle, and one extremely judgmental greeting card.