[Tom gives Mello a quick glance up as he flips open his notepad and reads off some of the infractions that he's being investigated on.]

Just so you know, even you are not above suspicion. Your own record isn't entirely spotless and for a detective, it seems like you abused your authority...or maybe liked it a little too much. If I were you, I would be careful.

Soma hasn't pressed charges against you and considering that there's a very good chance that the laws are way different here than back home, I'm not sure what to do about this.

[He flips the book closed and sighs.]

So where do I fit in and how many detectives are running around this place? If I'm the only badged cop, the odds don't exactly look good in my favor as far as balance is concerned.