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Molly spread the party invitation across the dashboard like a blueprint. The address was circled in crayon, and beneath it someone had drawn a dinosaur wearing a crown. Bill studied the schedule with the grave expression he usually reserved for bank vaults and buffet menus. They had arrived early to survey the neighborhood. Balloons marked the target house. A bouncy castle blocked the side gate; a grandmother occupied the front porch, knitting with the alertness of a nightclub bouncer. Through the window, Molly counted twelve children, three adults, and a mountain of brightly wrapped presents. “We go in as entertainers,” Molly said. “Doing what?” Bill asked. “Balloon animals. I watched a tutorial.” “You made one snake.” “It was a convincing snake.” A small boy appeared beside their car. He wore a paper crown and held a clipboard. Molly lowered the window. The boy checked their names against a list, then pointed toward the house. Bill looked at the crayon invitation, then at Molly. They got out. Inside, the birthday girl handed each of them a party hat and assigned them to carry the gifts upstairs. At the top of the stairs, Molly saw the parents waiting with a large bin labeled DONATIONS. The birthday girl thanked them for volunteering.