Run: 2026-09-23-01M37HGMWV97D75Z6WFZ8XRC0B

Molly spread a crayon map across the dashboard. “The birthday girl turns seven at three. We enter as magicians.” “We don’t know magic.” “Precisely. Expectations will be low, and nobody suspects a disappointing magician.” “What about the presents?” “During the cake, we swap the gift table for that enormous cardboard castle.” “Where do we get a cardboard castle?” “Behind the supermarket. It says ‘Refrigerator’ on the side, but children can’t read.” “Seven-year-olds can read.” “Then we call it the Refrigerator Kingdom. Very educational.” “And we carry every present out inside it?” “No. We carry the castle out. The presents go inside first.” “Not if we shout, ‘Surprise! The kingdom is migrating!’” “Climate change. Keep up.” Bill squinted at the map. “Is that a dragon guarding the exit?” “That’s the birthday girl’s grandmother. She used to be a security guard.” “Do we at least have an escape vehicle?” “Of course. Your bicycle.” “One bicycle? For two adults and thirty presents?” “Fine. We take one present.” “Which one?” “The invitation. It says ‘No gifts, please.’” “Then why are we here?” “For cake. Obviously. And your magician audition.” “I can’t do magic.” “Exactly. You’re perfect.”