Gentlemen Prefer Bombs

L.A.P.D. Lt. Eric Anderson recommends Elliott to arson investigator Ron Harper to assist in tracking down suspects. Elliott chooses to bring his 15-year-old son, Matt, along on the case, offering him an inside view of his work. As Matt observes the investigation, questions arise about whether stepping into this world was a wise decision, given the potential for danger. The story is part of The Cooper Collection, which includes 117 stories and a retrospective with an index.