They argue that in trying to gain more power than the other, the most important thing that changes the balance of power is their "son". Their son is just a figment of their imagination, they invented him because they couldn't have him themselves, and that's why they argue over his identity. GEORGE. Martha is lying. I want you to know it now. Martha is lying. There are very few things I am sure of. But the only thing. The only thing I'm sure of in this whole sinking world is my partnership in creating our blond-eyed, blue-haired son. MARTHA. Our son has neither blue hair nor blue eyes, for that matter. He has green eyes like me. Such a beautiful, beautiful green