Ed doesn't want to give Oswald false hope that he can get him out that fast, so instead he masks it as a different statement. "Well, since I was planning on visiting again in two days, maybe you'll have to tolerate a few more visits with this."

He raps back in return and then his fingers fall to absent drumming on the table.

"You know, we should have considered the merits of getting married. Spousal immunity, clearer communication lines even during incarceration, legal rights to act on each other's behalf... We should consider the legal benefits once we get you out. Also, I think it might give Jim an aneurysm and I would pay to see that."