[ The implication that Ed couldn't make up his mind about it was... unsettling. There was normally much more certainty in what he said. He knew he would continue without being prompted, so Oswald pinched the bridge of his nose while he waited. ... was he actually worrying about his sanity? ]

Ed, I can assure you that your stability is not an issue. Just because I helped you it doesn't mean --

[ Reevaluate? This time he paused, hoping that it wasn't obvious the second part of what he said had taken longer to process because he had focused too much on the first half. The more compassionate tone he had taken on became a touch more serious again. ]

I have not seen the network, but your uncharacteristic response is giving me the good sense to ask to hear from you firsthand what is prompting this line of questioning and self doubt.