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Molly slid into the booth and said, "Bill, the party starts at two. Presents sit on the porch until cake." "A porch," Bill said. "With balloons. And parents." "Parents watch the magician. We watch the table." "Those gifts belong to a kid named Trevor." "Trevor gets a duplicate from Grandma. We get the wagon." "We don't have a wagon." "We have your trunk and my excuse. You're the balloon guy. I'm the face painter who forgot her kit." "I hate balloons." "Then hold the sign that says Free Stickers and look busy. When they sing, we load the bags and leave before the clown notices." "What if the clown notices?" "Clowns notice squeaky shoes, not quiet thieves. Wear the soft ones." "And if a mom asks our names?" "You say Uncle Bill. I say Aunt Molly. We smile. We do not explain the dinosaur paper." Bill rubbed his face. "This is a terrible plan." "It's a short plan. In, grab, gone, ice cream." "If we get caught, I'm blaming you." "If we get caught, you're holding a bow the size of your head. Walk casual. Don't wave at the piñata."