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"Alright, Bill, here's the plan," Molly said, hunching over the sticky table. "The party starts at three. We go in wearing clown outfits." "Clown outfits?" Bill repeated. "Why clown outfits?" "Because nobody questions a clown, Bill. Nobody." "Right, but do you even know how to make balloon animals?" "No, and that's exactly why it's perfect. A terrible clown blends in with all the parents trying and failing." Bill scratched his chin. "So we walk in, act like absolute disasters, and grab the gifts?" "Grab the gifts, load them into the van, and disappear before the birthday cake even arrives." "What about the kid? Won't he notice his presents are missing?" "He'll be too busy arguing with the other kids about the last slice of pizza. Trust me. Children never notice anything except food and batteries." "What if we get caught?" "You'll be wearing your oversized shoes. You know how fast you can move in those?" Bill grinned. "Fair point." "Three o'clock. Be there, be scary, be silent." "Be silent and terrifying. Got it."