Obviously it's over if I win, Ed. I wasn't asking what happens when I win, for god's sake! [ Everything was putting him on edge. He hated every second of this. How quickly an interesting conversation can turn to one you sincerely do not want to have is astonishing. It was hard to tell what might be a dig and what might not be at this point, so Oswald opted not to comment and inhaled sharply before giving the only answer he could think of. ]

I would ask you in good faith to take the woman to the hospital in my stead. You're far better suited to do such a thing than me. I'll stay with the child and attempt to help him though I am severely suspicious and expect things may become unpleasant. [ There was a second or two of silence, his tone shifting slightly. ] I wouldn't put you in danger or expect you to come back for me. Now that you know the truth, I can't ask you to care about someone that wronged you far too many times. Please just tell me I'm wrong and how much you hate me so we can be done with this, Ed.