The Sea Witch groans. Water sloshes under the door.
JUNIOR (barely audible) That’s a lie.
SALT That’s the truth you wish were true. But the lie you told was that you are not your father’s son. In fact, you are. He stayed. He changed your diapers. He taught you to tie a cleat hitch. The man you hate is the only father you have. So your statement was a lie. Which means you told the truth by lying. liars table script