Run: 2026-09-23-01M37HKVAKSB8R63BFK41W2N58

Molly spread an invitation. Bill winced. “Molly, why does the invitation say ‘Come dressed as your favorite vegetable’?” “Because, Bill, that’s our way in. You’re a carrot. I’m a cucumber.” “Why do you get to be a cucumber?” “Because I own green trousers and you’ve been orange since Tuesday.” “That’s a spray-tan accident, not a costume. What’s the plan?” “We enter at two, mingle near the bouncy castle, then carry out every present before cake.” “How do we get past the parents?” “I’ve printed badges. ‘Official Birthday Present Inspectors.’” “Parents can’t read?” “They can. These badges have clipboards.” “What about the children?” “We distract them with a magic trick. You pull a rabbit from your hat.” “We don’t have a rabbit.” “We have Uncle Derek’s chihuahua and a surprisingly deep hat.” “And when the dog barks?” “You announce it’s a limited-edition rabbit.” “Why are we stealing toys, anyway? Are we in debt to a very small king?” “Look at the address.” “The mayor’s house?” “And look at the birthday child’s name.” “‘Biscuit.’ Oh. The mayor’s dog.” “Exactly. Forty presents, all chew toys. We donate them to the shelter.” “Can I keep the hat?” “Only if Derek gets his rabbit back.”