When Nate discovers that there are people trying to steal from the company where his dad is employed, he jumps at the chance to uncover them. Yes, he doesn't have any detective experience and yes they are criminals (per se) and might be dangerous; he can handle it. Won't his dad be impresses when he grabs the perps unless the perps nab him first. He faces more to lose than just his dignity. He has put himself plus his best friend Zachary, who got dragged into this in a dangerous situation. The outcome may not be what either of them want.