He should've been at home.
That's what he told her.
Just a few minutes ago.
He knew exactly what she meant.
She knew it too.
After all, it was in his own best interest.
If any one of the city officials showed up at his place for a random check, and he was not there... It wouldn't have been funny. 
Going to prison's never funny. 
His first time surely was.
Charged with contempt of court - for laughing!
Now that was funny, until it was not.
Then he learned how funny the justice system really was.
Yes, it was funny.