I assume you mean "I’m sure the phone will appear in a week or two" in reference to the iPhone 5. That's incredibly bold. Maybe this spring, but in two weeks?

If they do that, there will be a recorded message from him. He wouldn't miss this for nothing.

But it's very doubtful. Launching it now would shorten the life of the 4 and 4S and spell doom to the now free 3GS.