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Claire’s thoughts were in turmoil, she’d seen things tonight that she didn’t think was possible, both a woman’s death at a high ranking event and Jamie potentially in love with a man.
Claire knew Jamie loved her unconditionally after telling him about Frank, Brianna and her life back in her time. She should do the same for him; the difference was she was entirely honest with Jamie about everything from the start.
Jamie left her in the dark when it came to his marriage Laoghaire of all people, now there’s a John he’s trading looks with. Plus a son from a yet unknown mother. Jamie has a lot of explaining to do!
Claire: I need to know, were you with him in prison?
Jamie: I told ye Sassenach, I asked ye if ye ken what men do in prison? I asked ye when ye came back if ye could accept the man I had become?
Claire: So you were with him? Were there other men too? I didn’t think after Jack Randall that you would ever be able to…
Jamie: John was the only man, and other than one other time, it only happened at Ardsmuir. It was for comfort for me, it was more personal for him, still is. He has a place in my heart but not in my bed anymore. Ye have to understand I thought ye were gone for good. I had years of isolation and the desolation of my mind made me do things I would not have done when I knew ye before. I didn’t go into specifics because I thought there would be more time to tell you before I ran into John again.
Claire: Just like you thought there would be more time to tell me about your son? Which I learned about from your old lover? Jamie I can forgive you for about anything in my absence, lord knows it hasn’t been an easy time for you. However, I want to know the details, I don’t want you hiding things from me. Tell me more of John and your son please.