[He'd known that referencing to That Day would leave him open to being questioned about it, but when he sorts out his answer, it's still with some degree of reluctance and care. The fact that it's an undercover mission doesn't really matter here- it's not like Luca would talk even if he could- yet that doesn't make it easier.]

Not exaaactly to me, baby. An innocent man was set to be executed and my little Special Investigations unit had one last chance to catch the reeeal perp. Lotsa people were counting on that and I don't know if my guys could handle it without me there to hold their hands. [There's a reason he was desperate enough to take a shot at the door on that very first night.]