Eddy said he'd "never done anything like it", which, in some contexts can be interpretted as "didn't do it". Coupled with the title "Tall Tales", and John saying Eddy was telling a "tall tale", this is most likely the case. Also, a "tall tale" is defined as being humorous and exaggerated, which this isn't. It's obvious from this that Eddy is lieing and has a severe Oedipus Complex.
Also, he never got up.
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Stern, bow, deck.