Mini Heist

Fighting to stay awake, partners in crime Joe and Sam tiptoe across the carpeted room, careful to avoid any noise making obstacle that would give away their positions. Reaching a tall door, easily double their height with a handle just out of reach, they look at each other an nod, wordlessly understanding what was required.

With no ladders close by, Sam lifts Joe onto his shoulders, James Bond in his mind, but in reality very precariously wobbling this way and that. But Joe expertly, quietly and precisely eases the handle downwards to release the locking mechanism. They were in.

Taunting them, the cookie jar sat pride of place on the kitchen table.

CREEEEEEAK!!

Joe shoots Sam a furious look - the wooden chair squeaked as Sam dragged it away from the table to use as make shift steps.

"Mummy's coming" He whispers. Subtlety not an option as footsteps from the hallway grow nearer, Sam rushes up the chair, reaches into the jar and grabs what he can. Jumping down with a crash, he quickly hands Joe his half of their reward.

"What are you two doing in here?" Mummy asks.

Mouths full, the boys swallow.

"Nothing..." they say in unison.