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Hi there! Listen in as Stacy and Lisa discuss "Temperance"The young boys of the Ridge are up to their shenanigans... Henri Christian, nooo!!!!Is Roger kind of awesome?Mama bear Marsali is NOT to be messed withTom finally gets surgery...and continues to be a stubborn idiotGrand Da Jamie, 10/10 no notesClaire continues to flummox TomMalva and Ian are flirty....oh and more Lizzie and the twins..ok thenAnd so much more!!!Thank you so much for listening! We appreciate your support! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@ shesanoutlander)Or send us an email, shesanoutlander@gmail.com 

Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files. This week's episode covers the deleted, extended, and additional scenes for Outlander's truncated sixth season. Come join Chelsea as she chats about the unique choice of animating the season's Outlander untolds, and how the show runners used the opportunity to elaborate on some fan favorite book scenes. She also discusses references to historical events that could have improved the season's arc as well as a too-cute-for-words Marsali scene with wee Henri Christian, and why cutting another PTSD hallucination from 607: “Sticks and Stones” was the right call.

Ivy has many trips but no vacations lined up. Discover the difference.602 was a surprisingly humorous episode. Dark humor, light humor, and naughty humor abounded.-Jamie & Ian at the Cherokee village-Granny Wilson coming back to life-Mrs Bug/Mrs. Baird comparisons #jumpinandnothumpin-Mrs. Bug warning Arch about his stomach and Kezzie's nose-Lizzie's audacity right in front of the BugsWhiskey picks:Ivy: Woodinville pot distilled (from a blind tasting). Has a long hot finish.Terri: Empress Indigo 1908 gin & tonic. It's giving lavender on the nose, but blueberry on the palate. Second cocktail Terri absolutely used Fevertree Elderflower tonic.Terri has become part of the smuggling chain for #SassenachSpirits Wild Scottish Gin.New York's air quality leading up to the Tribeca premier of Season 7 reminds Ivy of Bangladesh. She also shares her stealth pollution-avoidance fashion secrets. May or may not get her tackled by security. Special alert for Graham McTavish's security team. You've been warned. Ivy shares a mini history lesson about Native Americans' involvement in the Revolutionary War, and summarizes the Declaration of Independence. How did she tie this into Bridgerton? We're still not sure. But it definitely happened.Ivy also shares her experience going to a church with a very...enthusiastic congregation. It's so much more entertaining than the argument over paying the sin eater.Malva shall henceforth be known as "Maleficent."Who can we talk to about planting wacky ideas that will make the blooper reel for Season 8?And while we're asking questions, how many readers knew what a throuple was before Lizzie and the Beardsley twins? Let's throw in a little bit of TMI about Terri's bucket list while we're at it. You might need another drink at this point. Terri certainly did.Where the heck are Marsali & Fergus in the Season 7 promos?Why Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Whiskey Picks:Ivy: Wheat Penny, 94 proof. Ivy raves about the taste of this gem.Megan: Barrel Vantage, 114 proofTerri: Glenlivet Caribbean Cask finish, 80 proof. Yes, Terri is still stuck in Jamaica with Marsali, in Season 3.This was a tough episode, but we're not afraid to tackle it. Ivy leads off with her thoughts on where it started, and how it's going in 2023.Claire & Jamie can't seem to catch a break. Also, Claire needs a Come to Jesus chat to realize she didn't prep very well after all for the 17th century, not least of which was remembering she needs to stop trying to save everybody.Jocasta & Ulyesses'  relationship finer points, and we'll give you one guess where Ivy would time travel through the stones.Jocasta adapted well to the South. Or did she invent it? Is she a smart flirt or a diabolical plantation owning genius? The hosts dissect southern insults.Thumbs down for stunt casting.Touching on Psychology or mob violence and what was going through  Claire's head? Or Jamie's, for that matter? And what was Rufus's state of mind?What if? It's all about grandfather clocks this week. Seriously!History with Meg topic: slavery statistics.Physics of time travel questions from Ivy.It's a miracle humanity hasn't died out based on our chemical experimentation.Short digression into Ed Speleers as a psycho.Next week: 405 & 406Please rate us on your podcast platform! If you like our pod, give us 5 stars so others can find us as well. Like & share our podcast with friends, and follow us on social media.IG: @outlanderwithfriendsFB: Outlander With Friends PodcastTW: @OutlanderwfrenzYouTube: @OutlanderwithfriendsLet us know what you think! Email us: outlanderwithfriends@gmail.com

Happy Halloween, friends!! In this episode:Stacy's mic/zoom is doing the MOST (and ruining her Halloween fun)This ep starts out will ALL kinds of awkward situations  and Britt is uncomfortable lolThere's a reason we don't like snakes!! gahhBritt makes the rookie mistake of deciding to Google species of snakes :(Jamie and Roger have some bonding timeFergus and Marsali have a new addition!!And Claire really does have the magic touch...if you know what I mean ;)Jamie and Claire.....we just LOVE THEIR LOVEAs always, thank you so much for your support!!https://www.instagram.com/shesanoutlander/https://www.facebook.com/shesanoutlanderhttps://twitter.com/shesanoutlandershesanoutlander@gmail.com   

Settle in with a good strong cuppa and join me as I discuss Jamie's massive predicament. On deck this week: walking the line between the Snow Bird Cherokee and the rebels of the American Revolution. I also chat about Ian's reaction to Jamie's fence sitting, Roger's budding role as Mediator of The Ridge, and Bree's journey to make their 18th century home a bit more…erm… modern. Of course, you can't talk about 602 without discussing the increasing tension between Fergus and Marsali, and boy there is A LOT of it. So, you may want to take a page out of Fergus's playbook and put a tot of whisky in that cup of tea.

Greetings Obsassenachs! This week kicks off my analysis of season six as I chat all things 601: “Echoes”. Join me as I discuss the importance of the twenty-minute long cold open, a few things that concerned me regarding the timeline of the season opener, and some key differences you may notice about the look of show. I also speak to Claire's emotional state following the events of the season five finale, Fergus and Marsali's looming implosion, and the sweet spot Bree and Roger have found in their relationship.

We're back to shout about one of our favorite things to shout about: Outlander! We're sharing the things we loved, hated, and loved to hate about Outlander Season 6 (MARK ME, we loved more things than we hated?). From the season that brought us such metaphors as THE-STORM-THE-WAR, we were also given gifts like the Benjamin Moore Outlander collection, throuple plots, justice for Fergus, and Matthew B Roberts' PR exit. Did we need season 6? No. Are were here now? Yes. So pour yourself a giant G&T and enjoy recapping with us!

#outlander Hanako and Michele discuss episode S6E5 of Outlander. Jamie and Claire travel to Wilmington to listen to a speech from former Jacobite-turned-Loyalist Fiona MacDonald – known for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie escape Scotland after the failed Jacobite Rebellion. While there, Jamie is approached by the Sons of Liberty. Claire gets a brief, unexpected reminder of home. Jamie's new allegiances causes some strain an old one. On the Ridge, Roger's willingness to help the Widow McCallum draws some criticism from Brianna. Malva's true colors begin to reveal themselves after she is caught in a compromising position by Roger. Brianna shares a secret with Roger and Marsali. This episode was originally recorded on May 19, 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fandomhybridpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandomhybridpodcast/support

#outlander In this episode of Outlander, Jamie's position as Indian Agent puts him in a tough spot as he learns about the future fate of the Cherokee. A strange funeral unexpectedly brings about more speculation about Claire. Fergus and Marsali have an emotional reconciliation as he helps her get through a troublesome birth. The birth of the new baby signals that tough times may not be over yet for the younger Frasers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fandomhybridpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandomhybridpodcast/support

#outlander #DROUGHTLANDER IS FINALLY OVER!!! After 656 days, we are finally back on Fraser's Ridge with an extended 81-minute episode! An old prison mate of Jamie's makes a disruptive entrance onto the Ridge. Marsali and Fergus' marriage seems to be on shaky ground. The Crown wants Jamie to be their "Indian Representative", and Claire's newest invention will help the Ridge, but also helps her to deal with her PTSD from the attack. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fandomhybridpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fandomhybridpodcast/support

Jamie sente-se em conflito com seu primeiro pedido como agente indigenista. Roger preside um funeral incomum. Marsali dá à luz. No entanto, a alegria dura pouco quando uma descoberta é feita. Venha ouvir nossa opinião sobre o episódio! Seja uma apoiadora e assista esse vídeo completo e mais conteúdos exclusivos! Apoia-se: https://apoia.se/sisbrazil Patreon:https://www.Grupo para falar sobre Outlander: patreon.com/sisbrazil Acompanhe o SIS nas outras redes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sis_brazil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SISBrazil/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hu4Hzh... Quer ir para a Escócia conhecer as locações de Outlander com a gente? https://www.instagram.com/sistourbrazil/ Conheça o SISter: https://www.instagram.com/sister.sisbrazi https://www.facebook.com/groups/Outla... Loja com produtos exclusivos Outlander: https://www.elo7.com.br/

Outlander Season 6 is finally here! Join us for our preview of the season, a little time travel, and our thoughts on the season premiere. While we can count the never-ending cold open among the things we lost in France, we've got some positives in there too, like Emmy-worthy crazy eyes acting and what promises to be our drinking game this season, sniffing out the essence of Tequila Sam wherever we can (10/10 would purchase that fragrance???). Anyway, we're happy to be back on the Ridge, even if there's glass in the windows.

It's time to kick off our countdown for the return of Outlander, with a new book club focusing on some of our favorite character not named Jamie and Claire!! Kicking it off will be everyone's other favorite couple, Marsali, spawn of Leghair and Fergus, Jamie's adopted in spirit, French son.  Book: A Breath of Snow and Ashes - Chapter 5: Laminaria - Pt 2 Twitter: @BookDreamer01 @TvMovieMistress Listen on: Libsyn | Stitcher | iheart radio | Apple Podcast | Spotify Contact: tvmoviemistress@gmail.com Support through Patreon: Tv Movie Mistress

Marsali Taylor returns with the 10th nail-biting mystery in her much-loved Shetland Sailing Mystery series. It's the dark nights in the run up to Christmas, and sailing sleuth Cass Lynch's first night on dry land is disturbed by strange noises outside her isolated cottage. Tiny footprints in the moonlit snow trail from her front door before mysteriously disappearing. Soon Cass learns others were visited by the same tiny feet in the night. It looks like ingenious local teenagers playing tricks - but what happens when festive games turn deadly? Cass soon finds out as a schoolboy disappears, leaving only a trail of footprints into the middle of a snowy field. She's determined to investigate, but uncovering the truth will also put her in danger.... Nail-biting and unpauseable, A Shetland Winter Mystery is the latest instalment in the much-loved Shetland Sailing Mystery series by Marsali Taylor. Perfect for fans of Ann Cleeves, Elly Griffiths and J M Dalgliesh.

It's time to kick off our countdown for the return of Outlander, with a new book club focusing on some of our favorite character not named Jamie and Claire!! Kicking it off will be everyone's other favorite couple, Marsali, spawn of Leghair and Fergus, Jamie's adopted in spirit, French son.  Book: A Breath of Snow and Ashes - Chapter 5: Laminaria Twitter: @BookDreamer01 @TvMovieMistress Listen on: Libsyn | Stitcher | iheart radio | Apple Podcast | Spotify Contact: tvmoviemistress@gmail.com Support through Patreon: Tv Movie Mistress

Welcome back Obsassenachs! This week on The Sassenach Files I'm discussing the 412: “Providence”. In the penultimate episode of season four, we got to see the stories of a few minor characters bloom as Jamie and Claire went on holiday to the backwoods of upstate New York. Join me as I discuss Fergus and Marsali's decision to move to The Ridge, Brianna's remarkable journey toward forgiveness, and Roger's struggle for self-discovery. I also chat about my fondness for Jamie's letter, Diana's fondness for disgraced clergymen, and everyone's fondness for Lord John.

This week on The Bachelorette… er… sorry. Welcome back to another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week I'm discussing 411: “If Not For Hope”. Join me as I chat about Lord John's impeccable timing as he arrives to dinner just in time to squash the dreams of Brianna's suitors. I also touch on Fergus and Marsali and how, slowly but surely, they are edging closer to The Ridge. Amongst other things, I also chat about Brianna's similarities with Ellen MacKenzie-Fraser, the book ends of the episode, and what I felt the meaning of this week's episode title was referring to.

**Lauren Lyle** She is our first pick as we glance through our Outlander Family Album #droughtlander #SIssues.  Is she a rec??  And tune in to hear what movies we think she should have starred in! #laurenlyle #marsali #outlander Our sister story at the end makes us sad for the sisters, and mom needs a time out in #Sisterectomies  #byebyebirdie! What has separated you from your sister?  Or what brought you back together?  Share your story!  Tell us at sissues.ca! Like. Share. Subscribe. Become a Patron to get in on the merch and exclusive content.

Roger and Bree finally get married! Fergus and Marsali are at the gathering! There's just so much I loved about the first few parts of this book :)We will be back next week with parts 4-7, and finish up the book the week after!Email me at busybtchpodcast@gmail.comInstagram: busybitchpodMusic: Voxel Revolution by Kevin MacLeodhttps://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7017-voxel-revolutionLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Marsali Taylor returns with the ninth gripping mystery in her Shetland Sailing Mystery series. While onboard her last chartered sailing trip of the season, Cass Lynch is awoken in the middle of the night by a Mayday call to the Shetland coastguard. A fishing vessel has become trapped on the rocks off the coast of one of the islands. In the days that follow, there's both a shocking murder and a baffling death. On the surface, there's no link, but when Cass becomes involved, it is soon clear that her life is also in danger. Convinced that someone sinister is at work in these Shetland waters, Cass is determined to find and stop them. But uncovering the truth could prove to be deadly....

**The Company We Keep** Love hurts and so does a shot gun in our #Outlander #WatchParty episode of our #SIssues #podcast.  Jamie has to stop blaming Roger and we would love to see more of Bree and Marsali and their SIssues! Join us! #TheCompanyWeKeep #Droughtlander  In our #HolyShitSis #sistersegment at the very end, you will hear all about practically perfect parenting!  Oh and maybe some mischievous sisters too. Share your stories at sissues.ca! Like. Share. Subscribe. Become a Patron to get in on the merch and exclusive content.

**Between Two Fires** If we could only read Brianna's mind in this episode of  #BetweenTwoFires #Outlander #Droughlander. Marsali may need therapy during this #WatchParty and get your pocket people here... get your pocket people!  #SIssues #podcast  A well kept secret is in our #DontTellMom #sistersegment.  How long have you held onto a secret?  Tell us at sissues.ca! Like. Share. Subscribe. Become a Patron to get in on the merch and exclusive content.

With some pre show talk, we take the long road to Outlander this week.  We share our thoughts on BTS, EXO's Kai being pretty, sex work and then jump into this weeks Outlander episode. What we did not like which was most of it, the lack of Jamie and Claire, the use of Native Americans, Marsali and Fergus free murtagh, Richard Rankin's potrayal of Roger and his constant stupidity, EXO: Ko Ko Bop: Exo: Ko Ko Bop mv Twitter: @BookDreamer01 @TVMovieMistress T'ara: @FemmePolitique - @cookingtoat on Instagram, www.cookingtoat.com  Email: Tvmoviemistress@gmail.com To support: Paypal Patreon Ways to listen: Libsyn Stitcher iheart radio Apple Podcast

Tom, Ali, and Maggie answer a cat call from the mischievous Marsali at Pawsitive Karma Rescue. You know, the only acceptable cat calls are those you make to Podcatsters!    Want some sweet swag? Check out the new Podcatsters RedBubble Shop for an ever-expanding collection of designs.    Instagram: @podcatsters Check out our Trailer on YouTube - more coming soon!   Do you or your pet have a conundrum that requires the help of our kitties and doggo? Click HERE for information on calling in to the show!    You can get to know more about the creators of Podcatsters by checking us out on Patreon. There, you'll find top secret behind the scenes episodes and more, like helping to choose names for rescue kitties from Pawsitive Karma Rescue and interacting with the creators.   Special Thanks to: Tom Cat, aka Babylon Brooks on TikTok: @BabylonBrooks or YouTube: Learning Looks with Babylon Brooks Maggie, who can also be found on YouTube in The Adventures of Spacerat and Scraggly Bat & Jay. The Omniscient Presence of this little kitty saga for lending his beautiful voice to our trailer and intro. Hear more from him on Instagram: @TommieTeeMusic or Twitter: @TommieTeeMusic1 

Greetings one and all! On this episode of The Sassenach Files I'm breaking down season three, episode 11: “Uncharted”. Join me as I discuss everything from Father Fogdon and Mamacita's impact on the story, to Jamie's gesture of making Fergus a Fraser, and Claire's touching scene with Marsali. And of course I couldn't wrap this episode without talking about one of Outlander's most infamous sex scenes: Turtle Soup!!

Welcome back for another episode of The Sassenach Files! This week I'm discussing 309: “The Doldrums”. Join me as I chat about Jamie's and Claire's constantly evolving relationship, Fergus and Marsali's shocking revelation, and Mr. Willoughby's journey to Scotland. All of these topics foster a greater sense of understanding for our primary and secondary characters, and I had so much fun breaking down this episode. Enjoy!

Today's guest, Marsali Hancock is a nonprofit executive, with twenty years of experience working with leading national and international policy leaders, top-ranked Fortune 100 companies like Google, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, Target, Intel, Microsoft, Facebook, and Dell, along with highly respected organizations, maximizing technology to improve the quality of life, education, and economic opportunities. Recognized for her online safety initiatives, Ms. Hancock is dedicated to creating safe and healthy digital learning environments. In this episode, Marsali shares with us what is needed for children to enjoy mental and emotional health in a digital age. As a musician, she explores the benefits of music and music instruction as it pertains to suicide prevention. She mentions one foundation in which she works, Save Somebuddy, as a resource that uses music for treating emotional trauma. We are amazed at the expert perspective Marsali offers to the Let's Play Music families and teachers.

Marsali Taylor returns with the eighth enthralling mystery in her gritty and thrilling Shetland Sailing Mystery series. As summer draws to a close in Shetland, indomitable sailor Cass Lynch is preparing to look after eccentric, outspoken Tamar, who is returning from hospital following a fall. Recuperation should involve a peaceful week in Tamar's isolated cottage but, on arriving at the house, Cass finds there has been a break-in . . . curiously, only some old papers are disturbed. Then the body of a man is found in a cove close-by and while it looks to be an accident at first glance, suspicions are quickly aroused - and soon the police have a murder on their hands. At the same time, Cass begins to suspect Tamar knows more than she's letting on about her family's ties to the local laird. As the family start to gather, secrets won't stay buried for long . . . This eighth novel in the series brings Cass back to her home waters, where she becomes entangled in a family saga of greed, inheritance and hidden truths.

Outlander Cast hosts Mary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say in the Listener Feedback for the Outlander season 5 finale, episode 5.12, "Never My Love". In this episode we chat the symbolism of Claire's dissociative state, why Marsali is the MVP, and why you NEVER get in between Blake and Queen Elsa... GET A BONUS EPISODE EACH WEEK + COMMUNITY ACCESS - JOIN THE OUTLANDER CAST CLAN Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Play Music | Stitcher | YouTube | Spotify Download: .mp3 Social: Like Us On Facebook | Join The Clan | Follow Us On Twitter | Follow Us On Instagram | Follow All Our Podcast Episodes Sign up HERE for Blake's Book Club -  DRAGONFLY IN AMBER   Click HERE for Keep Calm And Crown On: The Crown Podcast   Be sure to follow all of our other podcasts at MaryandBlake.com including: This Is Us Too: A This Is Us Podcast Minute With Mary: A Younique Network Marketing Podcast Keep Calm And Crown On: The Crown Podcast Rise Up!: A Hamilton Podcast The Leftovers Podcast: The Living Reminders The North Remembers: A Game Of Thrones Podcast Wicked Rhody: A Podcast About Rhode Island Events and Life You’ve Been Gilmored: A Gilmore Girls Podcast ParentCast: A Podcast For New Parents Check out all of our blogs at MaryandBlake.com including: Mary & Blake's Blog The Handmaid's Diaries Minute With Mary Outlander Cast Blog A huge thank you to all of our patrons for helping to make this Outlander Cast Listener Feedback episode possible. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Anne Gavin, Bobbi Franchella, De Leach, Eliza, Jenn Sherman, Joanne Felci, Katy Valentine, Kirstie Wilson, Martha, Nadra Assaf, Peg Cumbie,  Sara Zaknoen, Siobhan O'Connor CO - PRODUCERS Amanda Draper, Anne-Leigh Dawson, Barbara Falk, Dana Mott-Bronson, Janet, Jennifer Dominick, Keelin Dawe, Meredith Bustillo, Raynel Spiers,  Sharon Stevenson-Kelley, Tina Schneider, Whitney Robins ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS Angie Leith, Brenda Lowrie Candy Hartsock, Carolyn Needham, Celine Moore, Christine Mileker, Dawn Kuenne, Dianna Anderson, Dianne Karpowicz, Jeffrey Zellan, Jennifer Wilson- Veil, Karen Snelling, Lindsey Loflin, Marilyn L. Neenan, Maureen Criasia, Patricia Barron Tardio, Rita Ada, Stephanie Holm, Valerie Babecki If you would like to join these patrons, CLICK HERE

With Claire kidnapped, Jamie races to assemble his men in search of her. Brianna and Roger's attempt to think of home and go through the stone brings them full circle. Claire attempts to not let the trauma of the kidnapping break her, while Marsali makes a decision that she thinks is for the best of the Fraser Clan, but may have long term consequences. Today's show was hosted by: Rachel Goodman, Leigh Broadway, Angele Taylor and Adrian Snow Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more After Shows for your favorite TV shows and the latest news in TV, Film, and exclusive celebrity interviews, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode I discuss both 503 Free Will and 504 Company We Keep. Roger is having incredible growing pains in the 18th century both in his relationship with Jamie and in his feelings of adequacy and fitting in. Brianna is processing through her trauma and assault even more deeply now that she's learned Stephen Bonnet is alive. Her fear is causing her to panic and not think clearly. In this, Marsali proves to be a friend. The Beardsley home and property are ill-kept with several secrets within. Jamie and Claire discover a shocking truth when they try to free the Beardsley brothers from their indenture. In the end, they leave with the proper papers, a herd of goats, and a wee bonnie bundle.  Brownsville is rife with conflict, sorrow, adultery, an interesting broadsheet, and merriment.  Claire and Jamie make a profound decision that draws them closer together. And as ever, love, foolish or wise, wins.  

Fresh off their wedding bliss, Roger and Brianna struggle to find their place in the past. Roger's stayed behind to serve as a protector, but everyone recognizes this is just a ruse to keep Roger from harm's way. While watching Jemmy, Roger finds Brianna's drawings-- dark portraits of Bonnet. As Jemmy takes his first steps, Roger understands the ghost of Bonnet remains between them. Jamie's caught between two fires: he continues to dodge finding Murtagh while pretending to be on the hunt. Meanwhile, Murtagh's attacking high-ranking individuals by tarring and feathering them. Claire decides to create penicillin and bring Marsali on as a medical apprentice. Brianna voices her opinion that this might be playing god and won't be good for the cosmos. Claire's determined to bring medical advancements to this time period, despite her daughter's cautions against this. Today's After Show is hosted by Adrian Snow, Rachel Goodman, Leigh Broadway, and Angele Taylor Follow us on http://www.Twitter.com/AfterBuzzTV "Like" Us on http://www.Facebook.com/AfterBuzzTV For more After Shows for your favorite TV shows and the latest news in TV, Film, and exclusive celebrity interviews, visit http://www.AfterBuzzTV.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The below flash fiction is set in the Selkies’ Skins universe sometime after Kirsty and David have graduated, married, and started their life together. I have left it intentionally unclear as to exactly how long after graduation. It is long enough for a house in the once again village of Seal Point to be finished near the home Kirsty grew up in.Originally posted on www.patreon.com/Amehana.PlayfulnessDavid rummaged in the impeccably clean pantry looking for his tinned fish. Kirsty was at the office doing whatever her father had called her in for. Her skin was another matter. She had left it to keep him company since she expected a boring day of paperwork and meetings. Said skin was very enthusiastic about staying home, causing mischief, and preventing him from being too sucked into his own pursuits.Kirstyskin never liked hanging on a peg pretending to be a cloak, at least not since she’d gained enough strength to move around on her own. He may, or may not, have contributed to this. It was so hard not to spoil such a cute skin, especially when it so exuberantly communicated things Kirsty herself tried to be more adult and circumspect about. He still couldn’t understand why anyone in their right mind would hide a skin from the corresponding selkie, wife or not. Marsali’s husband had deprived himself and her of a great deal, in his opinion.“Ork! Ork!” The skin attempted to whisper. The barking did not translate well into a whisper at all. She hauled up on her tail and clapped her flippers at him excitedly. Her front gaped open to reveal her smooth suede inside. Sparkling blue eyes glinted at him.“I’m looking dear, I’m looking.” He sighed to himself. “I knew I shouldn’t have said the magic word…”“Feesh! Feeeesh! Feeeeeeeesh?” The skin flopped down and rolled over and over around the kitchen behind him. How and what she filled herself with whenever she’d do this he had no clue. Kirstyskin did not exactly hold still long enough for him to ever satisfy his curiosity about that.“Yes dear. I’m looking for our feesh.” David’s lips lifted in a smile that released his chuckle. “I will make sure you are fat and shiny when the rest of you comes home.”“Feeeeeesh…” The rambunctious skin calmed herself and plopped a head on his foot, nibbling at his ankle through his socks.“I’m not a fish, silly selkie skin.” His rummaging finally yielded fruit.“Are. Wolffish.” She rumbled at him.“Bad pun.” He grinned as he looked down at the very self satisfied smirk on the skin’s face. Kirstyskin blew an impish raspberry at him.One can of little anchovies was still hidden. Unfortunately now she knew the hiding spot. It was just a matter of time before she’d sneak up there in the middle of the night with a chair. He’d have to consult Imp later for ideas on where he could hide Emergency Fish so he’d be more likely to have spares. David’s musing as he made his way to the corner he preferred to flop with her in was interrupted by a flying streak of white.Said streak humped along the floor at top speed from the kitchen to the living room barking gleefully around her mouthful.“I thought we were sharing!”Laughter floated back to him and thumping started up the steps. His own laughter joined hers as he started running after her.

The below flash fiction is set in the Selkies’ Skins universe sometime after Kirsty and David have graduated, married, and started their life together. I have left it intentionally unclear as to exactly how long after graduation. It is long enough for a house in the once again village of Seal Point to be finished near the home Kirsty grew up in.Originally posted on www.patreon.com/Amehana.PlayfulnessDavid rummaged in the impeccably clean pantry looking for his tinned fish. Kirsty was at the office doing whatever her father had called her in for. Her skin was another matter. She had left it to keep him company since she expected a boring day of paperwork and meetings. Said skin was very enthusiastic about staying home, causing mischief, and preventing him from being too sucked into his own pursuits.Kirstyskin never liked hanging on a peg pretending to be a cloak, at least not since she’d gained enough strength to move around on her own. He may, or may not, have contributed to this. It was so hard not to spoil such a cute skin, especially when it so exuberantly communicated things Kirsty herself tried to be more adult and circumspect about. He still couldn’t understand why anyone in their right mind would hide a skin from the corresponding selkie, wife or not. Marsali’s husband had deprived himself and her of a great deal, in his opinion.“Ork! Ork!” The skin attempted to whisper. The barking did not translate well into a whisper at all. She hauled up on her tail and clapped her flippers at him excitedly. Her front gaped open to reveal her smooth suede inside. Sparkling blue eyes glinted at him.“I’m looking dear, I’m looking.” He sighed to himself. “I knew I shouldn’t have said the magic word…”“Feesh! Feeeesh! Feeeeeeeesh?” The skin flopped down and rolled over and over around the kitchen behind him. How and what she filled herself with whenever she’d do this he had no clue. Kirstyskin did not exactly hold still long enough for him to ever satisfy his curiosity about that.“Yes dear. I’m looking for our feesh.” David’s lips lifted in a smile that released his chuckle. “I will make sure you are fat and shiny when the rest of you comes home.”“Feeeeeesh…” The rambunctious skin calmed herself and plopped a head on his foot, nibbling at his ankle through his socks.“I’m not a fish, silly selkie skin.” His rummaging finally yielded fruit.“Are. Wolffish.” She rumbled at him.“Bad pun.” He grinned as he looked down at the very self satisfied smirk on the skin’s face. Kirstyskin blew an impish raspberry at him.One can of little anchovies was still hidden. Unfortunately now she knew the hiding spot. It was just a matter of time before she’d sneak up there in the middle of the night with a chair. He’d have to consult Imp later for ideas on where he could hide Emergency Fish so he’d be more likely to have spares. David’s musing as he made his way to the corner he preferred to flop with her in was interrupted by a flying streak of white.Said streak humped along the floor at top speed from the kitchen to the living room barking gleefully around her mouthful.“I thought we were sharing!”Laughter floated back to him and thumping started up the steps. His own laughter joined hers as he started running after her.

The Fiery Cross Week 7 Chapters 11-12 Summary: Roger seeks a kindness from Jocasta. Jocasta shocks Roger and she gets a piece of his mind. The Gathering is drawing to a close. Claire's guts are griping. Germaine sings a tune. The mobcap dies an ugly death. Jamie consoles Claire. Jamie has a plan for the Ridge. A deal is struck. Himself is in demand. Setting: Mt. Helicon, NC, Late October 1770 with cool, grey, and wet weather. Chapter 11 Pride Chapter 12  Virtue Active Characters: Roger Jocasta Claire Marsali Germain Jamie Joseph Wemyss Of Note: The importance of family as deduced by Roger after his encounter with Iain Mhor. Roger's incorrect at believing the Regulators had not made it into the history books. Roger's internal conflict about the Cameron wealth versus the Findlay family's lack thereof. His request for Jocasta to help the family felt like the work of the Reverend. Canny Jocasta hatches a plan that won't hurt the Joan Findlay's pride. The private conversation between Roger and Jocasta. Claire's ponderings. Claire's interaction with Marsali, Germaine, and the teakettle. Jamie returning to camp with the priest. Jamie and Claire by the pool. Jamie and Claire discussing the militia and the Ridge. Josiah Beardsley and the deal. Interesting Links: Natural Remedies for Menstrual Pain Home Remedies Menstrual Pain Willow Bark Uses Yaffle Images are CC or Wiki Commons unless produced by ADoO or otherwise specified. Featured image.   Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post.   The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Join the A Dram of Outlander Community Please share posts, join the discussions, and follow this website and social media sites listed below! Facebook Page, Facebook Group,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comment or question.

The Fiery Cross Week 5 Chapters 7 and 8 Summary: Claire greets an unexpected patient. Ghosts of Culloden emerge with 25-year-old shrapnel. Jamie is given orders. We meet an important pair. Roger questions his place in the family. A baby must eat after all. The MacKenzies of Leoch live on. Roger goes from zero to hero. Chapter 7: Shrapnel Chapter 8: The Factor Setting: Mt. Helicon, NC, Late October 1770 with cool, grey, and wet weather. Active Characters: Claire is working at her pop-up clinic. Archie Hayes comes to get shrapnel from Culloden removed after hearing how amazing Claire is through Farquard Campbell. Jamie Roger Duncan The Bug's – Arch and Murdina Of Note: Hayes was 11 years-old at Culloden. Jamie saved him when Murchison shot him at point-blank range. Hayes giving Jamie the letter from Tryon to form a militia. The revelation to Hayes that Jamie didn't remember much of Culloden and fills in the blanks for Jamie. Duncan is dressed to the 9's for his wedding to Jocasta. Duncan calls to Roger and introduces him to the new factor for the Ridge. Arch's wife is an extroverted talkative woman. Roger is upset and allows his mind to reel when he thinks Jamie thinks poorly of him and his thoughts lead to all sorts of insecurities about his abilities in this time. “A hopeless numpty?” Bug takes charge of Roger's coat and the Jemmy situations. The big house has gained a housekeeper. The idea of Marsali breastfeeding Jemmy comes up because Brianna is not around. Roger's insecurity increases when Mrs. Bug mentions how the baby will grow to be like him. There is a surprise in learning the MacKenzies of Leoch are somewhere in the Colonies or Canada. Roger becomes Captain MacKenzie. Interesting Links: Breastfeeding in Colonial America Militias of Colonial North Carolina Revolutionary War era North Carolina Militias Military Warfare History Culloden Battlefield Weapons Myths About the Battle of Culloden Images are CC or Wiki Commons unless produced by ADoO or otherwise specified. Featured image. Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post.   The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Join the A Dram of Outlander Community Please share posts, join the discussions, and follow this website and social media sites listed below! Facebook Page, Facebook Group,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comment or question.    

The Fiery Cross Week 2 Chapter 2 Summary: Breakfast is served, but not for Claire. Jamie desires an astrolabe. John Quincy Myers summons Jamie. A thief-taker threatens. Claire has a pop-up clinic. The unintended consequences of high taxes. A personal account of the riot is offered. Chapter 2: Loaves and Fishes Setting: Mt. Helicon, NC, Late October 1770 Characters: Claire is making breakfast, wanting to be in on the MacGillivray mayhem, and prepping for her clinic day. Jamie is borrowing food, making a list of these he wants to barter for, quashing the MacGillivray mayhem, and learning about Abel MacLennan's story. Abel MacLennan is eating breakfast, soothing Marsali, and sharing his tax and riot tales. Private Andrew Ogilvie is eating breakfast and sharing the demise of the regiment. Lizzie is mooning over Private Ogilvie. John Quincy Myers is fetching Jamie to assist the MacGillivray family. Fergus is following Jamie into the MacGillivray's situation. Marsali is helping with breakfast, feeding her baby, and talking to Abel. The MacGillivray Family is in a fix with the thief-taker. The thief-taker is being held by the MacGillivray family. Taxes and crooked lawmen are causing problems. Of Note: The 67th Highland regiment is disbanding. Safety Lizzie's hormones. Foreshadowing The Hillsborough Riot aftermath. Story building and foreshadowing Jamie's intended barters. The McGillivray mix-up. Shows protectiveness and Jamie's abilities to fix a problem. Claire's pop-up clinic. Emmenagogues – blue cohosh, ergot, pennyroyal, rue, and blue tansy. Marsali's cracked nipples. Abel MacLennan's story. Hillsborough Riot – a personal perspective. Interesting Links: Hillsborough Riot Ergot Abortifacients and emmenagogues. Anthelmintic herbs Anthelmintic for animals Astrolabe   Images are CC or Wiki Commons unless produced by ADoO or otherwise specified. Featured image.   Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post.   The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Join the A Dram of Outlander Community Please share posts, join the discussions, and follow this website and social media sites listed below! Facebook Page, Facebook Group,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comment or question.

Season 4 Episode 413 Man of Worth Directed by: Stephen Woolfenden Written by: Toni Graphia   My initial thoughts are below, but you'll need to listen to the podcast to get the details! Summary:  Roger remains imprisoned. Jamie and Claire arrive at the village but are turned away. River Run receives a guest. Brianna awaits the birth of her baby. Otter Tooth is revealed. Young Ian makes a decision. Jocasta gets some lovin'. Testosterone poisoning rears its head. Roger learns the truth. Roger reveals his experiences. A choice needs to be made. A baby is born. Uncle Murtagh enjoys the baby. Jamie and Claire return. The baby has no name. But is Bonnet dead? Roger returns. The British are coming. Tryon assigns Jamie a job. Things I am Pondering (in no particular order): Hey 1970's Otter Tooth, how'd you bring the gemstone through the stones without it dissolving? Young Ian is quite decked out in tribal ware and language coming into the episode. Seriously?! They traveled for months, only to get turned away. Why did the Mohawk go roughly 700 miles to bury Otter Tooth's head and the stone? Why would Murtagh, a fugitive, show up at River Run knowing Jocasta has many British friends? By the way, Murtagh has terrible manners. Where the heck is Lord John? Phaedre's magical skills feeling the baby's position through layers of clothing is, well, close to reality. Her technique was decent and well ahead of the times, but hands on a bare belly are needed to really feel for the baby's position. Would the Mohawk really have taken Otter Tooth's head and g It's a good thing Claire knows one word in Mohawk. Will the banished Mohawk woman end up at the Ridge? Jamie, Young Ian outwitted you, sir. He's a man grown now choosing his own destiny. It's gut-wrenchingly sad to see young Ian left behind. Who knew being told you were never liked and getting a drink in the face is foreplay? Smooth operator, “Remember where ye came from…” By the way, Murtagh is looking like a fine silver fox lying shirtless in bed. Jocasta is a saucy minx. Testosterone poisoning at its finest. That said, I truly enjoyed Roger's fighter coming out on Jamie. Young Ian killed the gauntlet. Clever boy. Claire's annoyed stance looks like any wife, sister, mother, waiting for the boys to stop it. I am curious why Claire did not look at Roger's obviously injured arm after he stopped hitting Jamie. Roger, Roger, Roger! So many feels. Just so damn good. As he asks questions and the information he is given sinks in and as he shares what he knows, seems to deepen the loss and difficulty of the whole situation. Roger needs a minute! Jamie simmer down. Wait a minute. ROGER cost you a lad that you love? No. Claire did by wearing that damned gemstone of Otter Tooth. One of my fave moments, when Roger says, “What?!” with disdain to Jamie. A gorgeous laboring scene with Brianna being surrounded by women then cut to Brianna being introduced to her baby. What the absolute hell?! “We will choose his birth date wisely, but you can be sure the lad was born in wedlock.” So “Uncle” Murtagh has been hanging around River Run for several months. Interesting. Brianna's sadness that Roger is not with her parents is tough to watch. But Murtagh do you really know Bonnet didn't get out of the jail too? What's the significance of that awkward dinner Brianna decides to show up at? An olive branch of forgiveness? Finally, Brianna's love for Roger shows when she runs out the door and into his arms. Homerun that. The love is there and we can feel it. “Take me to see my son.” Roger's looking pretty fine with his low cut 70's open shirt. The snuggle between Jocasta and Murtagh has Jamie and Claire perplexed. Murtagh's regulating ways have him in hot water. Ongoing thoughts: Did Roger stop at the standing stones on the way to River Run? Who's tending to and settling the Ridge? One-handed Fergus with Marsali's help and the one other tenant are not capable of doing it all these past many months. That storyline got dropped like a hot potato. Has Roger processed his trauma? Will Jamie fake Murtagh's death by sending him to Canada or back to Scotland? When in Season 5 will we get to see Young Ian decked out in his new Kanienkehakan manner? What in the heck are the circular pin adornments for? I looked it up and couldn't find the answer. Why did Brianna not ask where Young Ian was? The lack of any reconciliation between Jamie and Brianna is strange especially because she told Murtagh she already forgave him. The timey-wimey-ness of Season 4 hurts my brain and made it difficult to figure out any frame of reference. Certainly, Brianna's timeline was ahead of Roger's. He was gone for 11 months. Jamie and Claire were gone 6.5-7 months to retrieve him even though they were only a couple of weeks behind him in theory? See you next up for The Fiery Cross read-a-long. Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the official website. All photos are the property of Starz/SONY PICTURES TELEVISION INC. Join the A Dram of Outlander Community Please share posts, join the discussions, and follow this website and social media sites listed below! Facebook Page, Facebook Group,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comment or question. THE INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC SEGMENTS ARE TAKEN FROM A PIECE BY DAMIANO BALDONI AT URL ON FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE. CURATOR: CCCOMMUNITY. 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Season 4 Episode 412 Providence Directed by: Mairzee Almas Written by: Karen Campbell   My basic thoughts outline is below, you'll need to listen to the podcast to get the details! Summary: Roger completes the initiation and remains a slave. He is known as dogface. Fergus plans. Lord John brings Brianna news. She requests an audience after reading the letter.  Brianna and Lord John share an intimate moment. Roger works in the village. A woman with a baby helps Roger. Brianna and Lord John make a visit. Roger breaks a cultural rule. Roger meets a priest. Roger learns his location. Marsalis deduces the plan. What would Jamie and Claire do? The priest is tortured. Roger prays. They dig. The priest is taken away. Brianna and Lord John arrive at their destination.  Roger escapes. Brianna says her peace. Murtagh escapes. Roger does the priest a service. His lover makes a choice. What is Providence? From the Oxford Dictionary. 1 The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power. ‘They found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort.' Synonyms: fate, destiny, nemesis, kismet, God's will, divine intervention, predestination, predetermination. 1.1 God or nature as providing protective care. ‘I live out my life as Providence decrees.' 2 Timely preparation for future eventualities. ‘It was considered a duty to encourage providence.' Synonyms: prudence, foresight, forethought, far-sightedness, judgement, judiciousness, shrewdness, circumspection, wisdom, sagacity, common sense, precaution, caution, care, carefulness Conflict, Friendship, Protection, Forgiveness, and Confrontation: Brianna reacts to the news Lord John bring about Bonnet's arrest. Brianna needs to move forward into freedom through forgiveness. Lord John is protective... “I'm not sure that means taking afternoon tea with a murderer.” Brianna misses her mother and experiences unexpected emotions when arriving in town. Lord John offers support. Brianna talks to Bonnet…alone. With Lord John waiting protectively. When she speaks to Bonnet, he gets a rise out of her.   Purpose and Friendship: Fergus and the other Regulators refuse to let Murtagh stay in jail and be sentenced to hang. Marsali supports the plan to break Murtagh from jail. They wish Claire and Jamie were there to help because they would find a way. While Lord John and Brianna are in the jail, Fergus and friends put the breakout plan into action. Marsali and Fergus are going to the Ridge. The boys make to break Murtagh out of jail and run into LJG and Brianna during the escape. With the baby in a basket and all their goods in a wagon, Marsali provides the getaway vehicle. Biding Time, Kindness, Reflection, Conflict, and Sacrificial Love Roger's put to work as a camp slave even though his arm is injured. He encounters a young mother, Johiehon, who offers Roger medicinal help to help with the pain of his injured arm. Kahereton is jealous and worried about Roger. Roger unwittingly breaks a cultural rule and is put in a hut. Roger is questioned why he was sold by his people. Roger meets Pere Alexandre Ferigault in the hut. Love is the common denominator between Roger and Alexandre. The priest tells his story and why he's prepared to die. Roger tells his story and why he is an idiot. Roger digs his way out of the hut and to the screaming of Pere he runs away. Roger tries to talk himself out of going back to help Pere. He cannot do it. Calls himself a stupid fool. He runs back to the village. Roger returns to the village and hastens the priest's death. Johiehon walks into the flame to join her lover. Kahereton is devastated and picks up the baby. Roger is stunned by the turn of events, then is hauled away. “That's it, lads, take me back to the idiot hut.” Freedom Brianna finds of mind and body freedom through forgiving Bonnet. Pere Ferigault and his lover find freedom in death. Murtagh gains his freedom by the acts of his friends, including an unlikely ally Bonnet is a cat with nine lives and presumably escaped before the prison blew up. Though still a captive, Roger finds freedom in confronting his own emotions and thoughts and doing the right thing. I CANNOT wait until the finale. See you on the flip side. Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the official website. All photos are the property of Starz/SONY PICTURES TELEVISION INC. Join the A Dram of Outlander Community Please share posts, join the discussions, and follow this website and social media sites listed below! Facebook Page, Facebook Group,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comment or question. THE INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC SEGMENTS ARE TAKEN FROM A PIECE BY DAMIANO BALDONI AT URL ON FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE. CURATOR: CCCOMMUNITY. COPYRIGHT: CREATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTION-NONCOMMERCIAL-NODERIVATIVES 4.0: HTTP://CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG/LICENSES/BY-NC-ND/4.0/

Season 4 Episode 411 If Not For Hope Directed by: Mairzee Almas Written by: Bronwyn Garrity and Shaina Fewell   My basic thoughts outline is below, you'll need to listen to the podcast to get the details! Summary: Roger is recaptured. Brianna uses art therapy. Brianna sketches a beautiful woman. Jocasta plans a party. Jamie, Claire, and Young Ian are on the trail. There is a worry about Brianna. Young Ian plays a marriage therapist. Fergus finds intel, but not work. Jocasta bears a gift. Marsali knows what a man needs. The eligible men arrive. Brianna commands a parlor game.  A pirate is captured. A proposal will be made. Brianna hatches a plan. Bones are discovered. Jamie and Claire makeup. Roger is put to a test. This episode brims over with emotional vulnerability and characters being unable to hide who they are, what they are, and exist in bareness for viewers to watch. The overarching theme of hope is a bit over the top and lacks any subtlety. Brianna The Prized Heifer: Salivating single men…mostly. Jocasta is persuasive. A Lord joins the dinner party. A game of psychology. Brianna swoons and begins to gain a friend. An offer he couldn't refuse. Lord John: His presence. His friendship. His encounter. Bonding with Brianna. What's Up with Roger: He daydreams. He's tested by the Mohawk villagers. Jamie and Claire: The divide between them. The makeup. A Man Needs A Purpose: Fergus' plight and the wife knows best. Murtagh the Wanted: Regulator business. Capturing the pirate. Lizzie the Loud Mouth: She's judgmental. She's irresponsible with her words. She's loyal.   Final Thoughts: I wanted to love this episode. So much detail and excellence were given to the whole River Run experience, yet the Jamie and Claire makeup seemed okay but not as impactful as desired. The Fergus subplot is bizarre since he had a job when Roger ran into him at the newspaper shop. Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the official website. All photos are the property of Starz/SONY PICTURES TELEVISION INC. Join the A Dram of Outlander Community Please share posts, join the discussions, and follow this website and social media sites listed below! Facebook Page, Facebook Group,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comment or question. THE INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC SEGMENTS ARE TAKEN FROM A PIECE BY DAMIANO BALDONI AT URL ON FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE. CURATOR: CCCOMMUNITY. COPYRIGHT: CREATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTION-NONCOMMERCIAL-NODERIVATIVES 4.0: HTTP://CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG/LICENSES/BY-NC-ND/4.0/  

Season 4 Episode 408 Wilmington Directed by: Jennifer Getzinger Written by: Luke Schelhaas   Summary:  Roger searches for Brianna. Jamie and Claire visit Fergus, Marsali, and the baby. Roger mopes in a tavern before finding Brianna. A declaration is made. A wedding transpires. Jamie and Claire are off to a play with the who's who of Governor Tryon's friends. A consummation occurs several times. Claire fangirls over someone famous. A plan is underway. Jamie worries for Murtagh and creates a distraction. Claire performs surgery in front of a crowd. Roger and Brianna fight. There is an unhappy parting. Murtagh is saved for another day. Brianna is drawn into trouble. The Good: Seeing Fergus, Marsali, and meeting baby Germain and their home. What a dumpling that baby is. Claire being so excited to meet George Washington. The initial reunion.  Jamie's creation of a distraction to warn Murtagh. Claire is performing surgery amongst a crowd to gain street cred. The handfasting ceremony. The absolute horror that is Stephen Bonnet. The Okay: The sexy time between Roger and Brianna. The use of the magical alcohol during the surgery. Laudanum was commonplace, and surely someone would have had some handy. The Ugly: How the fight escalated between Roger and Brianna ending with Roger leaving her. Murtagh being an ungrateful jerk when Fergus shows up to warn him. Roger's unfortunate costuming. Character Portrayal and Storytelling: There are traitors everywhere. Poor Georgie W., he's a patsy. The family is a central theme this season and continues into this episode. Brianna seems small and weak causing Roger to look like a serious jerk who wants to control her. The lack of relationship development of Brianna and Roger, leaves me struggling to find the passion and necessity of their relationship moving forward. The constant fighting between Roger and Brianna doesn't add realism. It makes me not care about them as a couple, and I wonder why they want to be together. Murtagh's sour grapes coupled with Tryon's constant harping about taxes is so in our face. WE GET IT. SOMETHING IS COMING. The feeling things move too quickly without a pause to get to know pivotal information. I can sense there's so much being edited out that doesn't make it to the screen that is in the script. Interesting Links: Inguinal Hernia Surgery Blowing smoke up an ass as a medical therapy. Handfasting Edmund Fanning John Frohock The plot to kill George Washington.   Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the official website. All photos are the property of Starz/SONY PICTURES TELEVISION INC. Join the A Dram of Outlander Community Please share posts, join the discussions, and follow this website and social media sites listed below! Facebook Page, Facebook Group,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comment or question. THE INTRO AND OUTRO MUSIC SEGMENTS ARE TAKEN FROM A PIECE BY DAMIANO BALDONI AT URL ON FREE MUSIC ARCHIVE. CURATOR: CCCOMMUNITY. COPYRIGHT: CREATIVE COMMONS ATTRIBUTION-NONCOMMERCIAL-NODERIVATIVES 4.0: HTTP://CREATIVECOMMONS.ORG/LICENSES/BY-NC-ND/4.0/

Season 4 Episode 406 Blood of my Blood Directed by: Denise Di Novi Written by: Shaina Fewell   Summary:  An unexpected duo comes to visit. Lord John's wife has died. The boy William is grief-stricken. Lord John asks for discretion. Murtagh serves up politics and distrust with dinner. The boy remembers Mac the groom. Murtagh discovers the truth about William. A liquor lubricated chess game is played. John becomes ill with the measles. Jamie and William head out on a multi-day tour of the Ridge. Claire tends to John. Barbed and frank conversations occur. The boy and Jamie go on a hunt. Emotions run high. John makes a confession. The boy shows courage. Claire and John make peace. Parting gifts are shared. All the Feels: This episode is a roller coaster of emotions where we see longing, tenderness, passion, vulnerability, confrontation, brutal honesty, humility, fear, hope, understanding, introspection, and healing. When William turned around to look at Jamie as he rode away, he left Jamie with the promise they would see each other again. John and Claire being utterly frank with each other and not holding back no matter what the other said. Claire wishes happiness and contentment upon John to find a worthy partner. Jamie standing up for Lord John to Murtagh. The Good: The bulk of this episode is fantastic. The exchanges between Claire and John are difficult and almost catty in the beginning, then the conversations evolve into blatant honesty and mutual pain before understanding grows between them blossoming into their own relationship filled with mutual respect. It is heart-tugging to witness their struggle with each other. Jamie has great restraint when it comes to William as he clearly wanted to touch him and love on him as a son. William is hurting and grieving for the loss of his stepmother, then when his father becomes ill, he fears for his life too. The knowledge that Jamie is Mac the groom who left him at Helwater deepens the wound of loss he feels. William's trying to process and manage his difficult emotions at the tender age of 12. He's no regular boy, he's an Earl and heir to lands and wealth. His path is not simple, and he wears the cloak of the impending duty and responsibility upon his young shoulders. His internal battle shows the conflicting desire to leave childhood behind and grow into his idea of what it means to be a man. The boy also shows his courage in the face of the Cherokee and takes responsibility for himself after Jamie offers up his blood instead. Jamie is proud of William and holds the boy after the encounter. William thinks he told them he was his son to be protective, and I expect the memory of that experience will jar William into conscious knowing of who his biological father is at some point in the future. Throughout the time Jamie and William spent together, there were teaching moments that William can add to the earlier things Jamie taught him when he was the groom. I also appreciated how the Cherokee were shown as proud and merciful during the fish confrontation. Finally, the missing ring is brought up when Claire is taking a bath. Claire tells him she doesn't need a ring when he kisses her bare hand, he presents her with the thistle ring he had Murtagh make from part of the silver candlestick. It also has the Catullus 5 inscription in it. It is pretty much perfect. The Awkward: Murtagh being singularly focused on the tax situation in every conversation he participates in does not make for interesting viewing. the dozen or so years apart from Jamie has altered their relationship. For the first time, Murtagh has something of his own to fight for and keep or lose. He's no longer Jamie's protector and main guidance counselor. Having these two characters re-establish their relationship while being at odds is difficult to watch. Jamie is definitely working from an optimistic vantage point while Murtagh is pessimistic about what the Governor will or will not do. I hope we see resolution before too long if only to lighten the mood. Lingering Questions: Where the heck is Brianna? What the heck is Roger doing? Will the tax situation force Murtagh to rise up against the Governor or leave North Carolina? Will the tax situation pit Jamie and Murtagh against each other in a physical conflict? Where's Adawehi's necklace? When will Laoghaire want her pound of flesh and alimony? How are Marsali and Fergus? Why is William's wig as bad as Jamie's? Favorite Lines: “I just wish I'd had time to make appropriate sleeping arrangements for you and the young master.” Claire to Lord John “You sir are a lout.” William to Jamie “You cannot at all be a comfortable woman to live with.” Lord John to Claire “You are neither circumspect or circuitous. I don't believe I've ever met anyone so devastatingly straightforward, male or female.” Lord John to Claire “Oh, it's hard. It's hard watching you with him. Oh…” Lord John to Claire “Why torture yourself? Surely you knew coming here that you could never have him.” Claire to Lord John. “Do you know what it's like to love someone and never be able to give them happiness? Not through any fault of yours or theirs, but simply because you were not born the right person for them?” Lord John to Claire Links of Interest: Milk snake facts Catullus 5 Blood of my Blood quote   Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the official website. All photos are the property of Starz/SONY PICTURES TELEVISION INC. Join the A Dram of Outlander Community Please share posts, join the discussions, and follow this website and social media sites listed below! Facebook Page, Facebook Group,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comment or question. 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Season 4 Episode 404 “Common Ground” Directed by: Ben Bolt Written by: Joy Blake   Summary:  Jamie becomes a landowner. Jamie, Claire, and Young Ian leave Marsali and Fergus, turning toward the mountains. The boundaries of Fraser's Ridge are marked. The land is prepared for a cabin. They meet the locals who are unhappy at their presence. Roger makes a discovery. An awkward phone call ensues. Jamie receives council. Jamie believes the land spoke to him. Actions are taken to be peaceable neighbors. A threat bonds them and the Cherokee in friendship. Claire receives a prophecy. Fiona surprises Roger and shares a terrible discovery. Roger finally calls Brianna, but it's too late. What is the common ground? Merriam-Webster states the definition to be, “a basis of mutual interest or agreement.” The Indian Tribes and the Highlanders: Prejudice exists about the Cherokee (and other tribes) by the non-native colonialist peoples. They are called savages and compared to the Highland Scots by the Governor himself after Jamie signs the land agreement. The opening scene also provides a comparison as it shows the Cherokee Chief dressing. It harkens back to the opening scene that shows Jamie going through the same ritual of dressing in the Highland fashion. There are also similarities in the ways of life and difficulties with their way of life being compromised by encroachment, war, and politics.  This, of course, is a highly simplistic comparison, and I urge you to do your research on the history of the Cherokee and other tribes. As a side note, Jamie wanting this land for his and his family's greater purpose and reclamation of all that was lost, believing the land spoke to him, coupled with his desire to be a good and peaceable neighbor creates conflict in me. The land is available because of deals the colonialists have made with the Cherokee. Jamie is now the Governor's man and by extension the Crown's man. He is the face of colonialism — the face of western Europe expansionism. Can one be a kinder gentler colonialist or rather take advantage of a colonialist offering and not be an oppressor? I know this is a modernist view and who wouldn't jump at a chance to finally have something of value and worth? Who wouldn't seek the avenue of legacy? Jamie Fraser is a good man who wants to do what is right and just. He strives to have a solid moral compass. Jamie Fraser is also a man who prizes his family's safety, security, and prosperity above all else. He's had so little ability in his life to take care of those in his charge without usurping the law or being an unstable caretaker. Finding Common Ground The episode did an excellent job in showing the growing pains of having settlers on the land, whether or not they are on the right side of the boundary lines. The local Cherokees do not take kindly to Jamie and Claire while they are clearing an area to build a shed and cabin. They even go so far as to threaten them with the return of several land marker poles. Jamie has no issue having his family brandish weapons when the Cherokee approach, yet in wisdom seeks council to somehow establish a harmonious and peaceful relationship between his family and the Cherokee. John Quincy Myers promises to take a gift of tobacco from Jamie as an offering. Jamie inadvertently finds the better alternative to forging a respectful and healthy friendship; he kills the bear that has been wreaking havoc in the area. It isn't an ordinary bear; it's a shunned Cherokee who has taken on the spirit, skin, and claws of a bear. To the Cherokee he is dead, so they have no means to kill the Tskili Yona man-bear. When the bear attacked friend John Quincy Myers and threatened in the forest, Jamie goes on the hunt. He discovers it is a bear-man when it attacks him. He ironically kills the monster with one of the land marker poles. When he returns the corpse to the Cherokee, they accept it and being to respect his place on the land. The Cherokee offers friendship to Jamie, Claire, and Young Ian and the chief names Jamie, Bear Killer, as he will be known to the Cherokee. Jamie now has mountain cred. Through his actions, a bond of mutual respect is formed. Claire also finds common ground with Adawehi, a great healer, who is Giduhwa's husband's grandmother. Adawehi dreams of Claire and gives her a prophecy that she will have great power when her hair turns all white. She also tells Claire something ominous about death coming that won't be her fault. Claire stands to learn much from Adawehi and will undoubtedly become a stronger herbalist for it. Common ground is also secured between Jamie and Claire as he maps out their new cabin that includes a clinic room for Claire to see patients. He considers both their needs in the design. This is the Jamie we expect and adore. Where Common Ground Lacks The painful awkwardness between Roger and Brianna when he calls to tell her the discovery about her mother and Jamie. She's cool and distant to Roger while seeming to be less than enthused at the news. You'd think she'd be more excited and express deep gratitude for him continuing to research in the past. What's a guy have to do to get a rise from her? After Roger finds out Fiona knows about Claire being a traveler and sharing devastating news from an article she found in her grandmother's belongings, they also disagree on whether Roger should tell Brianna about the obituary with a blurred date. At some point after, Roger decides to phone Brianna but is told she left for Scotland a couple of weeks ago to visit her mother. She never told him or contacted him. The divide between them grows. Was he calling to tell her about the obituary? How much time had passed since Fiona shared it with him? Why was Brianna traveling into the past without telling Roger? From this vantage point, I think he has the right to be angry. The other area where common grounds lacks is in Tryon's views of the regulators and the Indians. He stands for King and Crown, where Jamie is using the land grant for his purposes knowing he'll have to choose sides in the future when the American Revolution breaks out. Into the Future This episode resolves one serious issue but opens up pathways to many unanswered questions. Will Roger discover when and why Brianna time traveled? Will Brianna find her parents? Why didn't Brianna tell Roger? Will Roger follow Brianna into the past? Will life be calm on Fraser's Ridge now that friendship is secured between the Cherokee and those on the Ridge? When will we see Marsali and Fergus? Who will Fergus recruit to live on Fraser's Ridge? How long before Governor Tryon calls in favors from Jamie and his men in the backcountry?   Links of Interest: Highland Scots in North Carolina Cherokee Nation North Carolina Land Grants search Land Grants The Land Process in North Carolina Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the official website. All photos are the property of Starz/SONY PICTURES TELEVISION INC. Join the A Dram of Outlander Community Please share posts, join the discussions, and follow this website and social media sites listed below! Facebook Page, Facebook Group,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. 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America the Beautiful Season 4 Ep 401 Written by Matthew B. Roberts and Toni Graphia Summary: Jamie, Claire, Marsali, Fergus, Young Ian, Lesley, and Hayes are in Wilmington, NC. There's a hanging. Young Ian gets a dog. The Frasers are going to a party. They are broke and need to sell a gemstone for passage back to Scotland. A greedy pastor, flashbacks, and a stowaway complicate the burial. Assistance is given to an escaped convict. Jamie and Claire sleep rough. The Governor makes Jamie an offer. They decide to stay in America. On the way to River Run, there's trouble. Themes: With good there is bad. There are opportunities in the new world, but there is also cruelty and opportunistic savagery that takes place against others in the process. Circles have significance from the broader to the personal, impact lives, and are here to make a point this season. The Good: There is so much excellent dialogue to provide warmth to devoted Outlander readers. Jamie stands out as a good friend and leader. Claire's humor and emotional range are coming into view. She's less a constipated shrew and more emotionally rounded.  The choice to highlight Young Ian's trauma after being scared and sexually assaulted by Geillis “The Bakra” Abernathy. Rollo is joining the crew. Marsali and Fergus are expecting a child. SURPRISE. Apparently, she likes sex quite fine and having a child won't stop that. Jamie's gift of the medicine box for their 24th anniversary is a deep home run. He's sentimental and knows Claire is not the type to want baubles and fancy things.   Ed Speleers gives an excellent performance as Stephen Bonnet, at once likable, over the top schmoozer, maybe kind, and then morphing into a malevolent mercenary he returns to steal Claire's rings and the gems he overheard them talking about when he was a stowaway. He even murders Lesley when he fights back. Caitriona's performance during the robbery is stunning. With minimal sound, her emotions, facial expressions, and body movements scream volumes. The Bad: Jamie's banged wig is hands down is THE worst thing in this episode. Claire's wig and the funky North Carolina CGI are next in line. Everyone else's wigs are fantastic. I just don't get it. It seems the hair team is trying to mimic Sam's hair before he donned a wig. Someone, PLEASE give Jamie an all over shoulder length wig that can be properly plaited. The utter distraction makes for difficult viewing. Who the hell is Lillington and how did they get an invite to a party? It was an abrupt non-sequitur without context while they're riding to the kirkyard to bury Gavin. Unless you're a book reader, this came out of left field. The So-So: The hanging of Gavin barely ticked the emotional box because there was so little character development of him and Lesley even though they were at Ardsmuir and worked for Jamie in Edinburgh. Except for Lesley's heartfelt tavern singing, and the shocking nature of his death, they felt superfluous to a storytelling end Why was Jamie so determined for them all to go back to Scotland? Claire mildly talking him into staying is a bit off-putting. Fergus being so mild and mousy and seemingly lacking the wit and fire his younger counterpart displayed is a slight turn off as a viewer. The Funny: The snarky dinner party guest Judith Wylie being jealous of Claire and trash talking her to Claire's “whatever” face. Jamie's “more trees” response to Claire. Jamie's response to sweet devastated Young Ian, “What it comes down to is your cock doesn't have a conscience, but you have.” Young Ian to Uncle Jamie, “I didna ken. She'll be saying it in Scotland won't she.” The Obvious: Claire's voiceover in the opening scene of native peoples building a cairn circle around a standing stone, Hey there! Circles of ALL kinds (nooses, wedding rings, the movement of clock hands, and planetary orbits) are super-duper important. Especially stone circles in America.” (Nudge, nudge. Wink, wink). Then Stephen Bonnet focusing on the rings and the importance of an eternal circle. Then Stephen attempting to take Claire's wedding rings. Bottom Line: Overall, I liked this episode and looked forward to what's coming. A lot of ground was covered to move the story along nicely. I don't envy the task of adapting such detailed and lengthy work. Outlander viewers are pretty darned smart and don't need to be spoon-fed foreshadowing, hit in the face with themes or points the producers and writers want to be certain we don't miss. I promise, if the writing is good, viewers with getting it. Please share your thoughts and comments to 719-425-9444 or contact@adramofoutlander.com. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. 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Drums of Autumn Chapters 43-44 Week 23 “It's All in the Name” Summary: There's a stranger inquiring about Jamie's whisky. Worry increased over Roger not showing up yet. The small distillery was Marsali's responsibility. Wee Germaine is a full-throttle toddler. A mysterious button was found. Brianna was a hot commodity. The winter preparations were underway. Lizzie saw a familiar man at the mill. Lizzie shared the misinterpreted event. Jamie and Young Ian went out to stop a visitor from reaching the Ridge. Inside the Chapters: Chapter 43 Whisky in the Jar Claire is most displeased with how Ronnie Sinclair was looking at Brianna. Claire is ordering casks. Ronnie tells Claire he's hearing the word that someone is asking around about a Jamie Fraser. Brianna reacts sharply. It wasn't Roger; it was Hodgepile. Jamie has already put the word out that they are looking for a Roger Wakefield. Being mid-October Brianna is growing worried and anxious. She saw him in a couple of months. This Hodgepile was asking after the whisky. Hodgepile was pretending to be a fur trader, but it was obvious to the man he was talking to this wasn't the case. Claire told Sinclair she would tell Jamie one of Murchison's men was asking after him. Claire left with Brianna and hoped their remoteness would be the protection Jamie thought it would be. She could not imagine soldiers coming deep into the mountains to get one low output illegal distillery.  Lizzie and Ian were outside collecting kindling from the trash. Lizzie surprised Claire by asking a question. The girl spoke sparingly. She asked if inquiries were being made after her father who should be a bondsman of someone in the southern colonies. Brianna rushed off to tell Sinclair about Lizzie's father. When she returned she is upset, Young Ian is concerned Sinclair did something to her. It turns out he was drawing naked women on pieces of wood when Brianna interrupted him. Claire had a gentle response to the information because she understood loneliness (p741, Nook). Claire's mind wandered back to Brianna and what would happen to her if Roger didn't return. Then horrified she wondered if Roger had chosen not to return. With Brianna refusing to talk about the argument she and Roger had, Claire, is worried about the months passing. Jamie showed off his small whisky distillery to Brianna. It was placed near Fergus and Marsali, so she could oversee and work the operation. They had a bigger share than the other farmers who supplied the raw barley and helped with distribution. Meanwhile, young Germaine was trying to eat a cockroach to his mother's dismay. Young Ian pipes in about eating them with the Indians and they're not so bad, though smoked locusts are better. They finish spreading the unspoiled raw barley. Next thing Germaine is choking on something, Brianna did the Heimlich maneuver in the nick of time. Marsali takes him to their cabin for supper and bed. The offending item looked like a button, but they couldn't figure out who's button it was. On their way back to their cabin, they ask after the Lindsay's to see if the button was from Kenny's coat. His wife said it wasn't. Mrs. Lindsay eyeing Brianna asked if they were going to the gathering this year. Seems everyone wants to make a match for Brianna since her intended had not returned. Jamie is concerned about the button because of the information they received from Sinclair. What if it was a stranger who knew about the illegal still? They walked back to their cabin as the sun went down. They approached Claire picking beans from the garden, hair golden bright from the descending sun (p748, Nook). Brianna's heart squeezed knowing as Jamie watched Claire with bees returning around her.  Jamie, Lindsey, and Duncan were tasting the batch of whisky and settling on a price per cask. After performing an inventory in his head, Jamie agreed to send a dozen casks to the upcoming Gathering. In the book, Diana calls it Mount Helicon, in real life, the games are held at Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina. Duncan would take the casks to the Gathering to sell or trade for the many items Claire and Jamie could use. Brianna is concerned the alcohol will go to the Indians who are known for not being able to hold their drink. Claire explained to Brianna that alcoholism doesn't exist at the time, the only weakness of character. Jamie asked Duncan to find out about Hodgepile at the Gathering. Brianna asked him to inquire about Roger Wakefield too. ARGH! Seriously she knew he was going by MacKenzie. This frustrates me to no end. Claire added Joseph Weymss, Lizzie's father to the list too. Kenny Lindsey asked about the name Bree (p750, Nook). With the shortage of eligible women, Brianna is a hot commodity, pregnant or not. It means she's fertile and will make a good wife. There are the issues of Roger not returning, the mysterious Hodgepile asking after the whisky, and the whereabouts of Lizzie's father. Lizzie and Young Ian seem to be getting cozy. We get to meet toddler Germaine in all his feistiness and learn Marsali is heading up the distillery.  Ridge life doesn't seem like a good fit for Fergus being a one-handed and a pickpocket by trade. Chapter 44 Three-Cornered Conversation October 1769 Jamie chopped wood while Young Ian went to the mill where there were three eligible Woolam daughters. Jamie thought to flirt with virtuous Quaker lassies a fair better than bold Indian lassies. It bothered Jamie knowing Indian women took men to bed at their choosing. He sent Lizzie along to the mill to get some color in her cheeks. As he stacked wood, he thought about how much he enjoyed chopping it. It was a satisfying pursuit one could quantify as the work went on. His mind wandered to Brianna and her keen sense of smell. She wrinkled her nose and said “phew” when he was sweating and fragrant. This expression and face was that of his own mother (p752, Nook). I have noticed these echoes of those who came before in my children. He took off his shirt without a worry for who might see him and resumed chopping wood, His thoughts deepened. He loved the Murray kids, especially Young Ian. But, Brianna was his flesh and blood. The gift he and Claire had given each other. Like other times, Frank Randall came to mind (p753, Nook). Jamie gave Frank the respect he deserved. Even Jamie understood the importance of Frank. The sacrificial love he had to raise Brianna as his own and love her. To stay with Claire, who no longer loved him the way she did before meeting Jamie. Jamie had jealous and envious thoughts over Frank, but there were only respect and no hate. By reflex, he let go of the ax into the clearing mid-swing to avoid hitting his foot as the handle broke. He crossed himself in thanksgiving as he reached for the ax head. He noticed the wilted plants because the rain lacked recently. The well was half dug, but firewood was more important to the wellbeing of the families just now. Claire and Brianna came out of the cabin with baskets in hands to go foraging. Jamie warned them about Indians hunting not too far from there. Claire assured him they wouldn't go far. Though reluctant, Jamie thought the Indians were peacefully preparing for winter just as they were. There would be no concern if he knew which tribe the Indians came from since they were friends with Nacognaweto's people. Brianna looked at his bare chest for a moment and placed her hand on his bare shoulder as she kissed him goodbye. She gave no sign of recognition, question, or concern for the scars she saw or felt. Claire must have told her about Black Jack and the days before the Rising. Claire explained what food was available for snacking on and what was for dinner. He took Claire's hand in his and kissed her knuckles before she kissed him goodbye on the mouth. Off they went as Jamie watched thankfully for their kisses on his face. He sat on the wood stump and worked to repair the ax handle. He thought about the scent of food he smelled earlier coming from the Woolam's cabin and of the winter to come. The Indians told him it would be harder than the last. How would hunting be during a heavy snow-laden winter? If he could kill another bear, they would eat the whole winter, and the skin would go to good use as well. He imagined Claire's pale skin against the glossy black of the bearskin. His mind circled back to earlier thoughts. What had Claire told Brianna? How much did she know? He and Brianna were not fully accustomed to each other and sometimes used Claire as a go-between. He thought how much he would like some privacy with Claire. It was growing tiresome and too cold for their romps in the wild, or the herb shed. If Young Ian got back soon, they could notch some of the logs. Brianna needed a cabin of her own to share with Lizzie. Lizzie came up behind him, obvious she had something to say, but her shyness around him made it difficult. Young Ian stood near her to offer support. It turned out she recognized a man at the mill, she'd seen him before with Brianna in Wilmington. Oh no. Here it goes. His name was MacKenzie she said. He seemed educated and maybe a Highlander. Jamie asked her questions (p758, Nook). So little miss Lizzie told what she knew, but she had it quite wrong. Jamie now thought it was rape by the MacKenzie man that not only took Brianna's virginity but got her with a child.  Jamie was angry and sick over it. He hadn't known she was with child, but he ventured Claire had known. Lizzie told them Brianna had no cycle for two months. When she saw the man, she had to speak up in case he came to claim Brianna as his. Under the law, a man could claim a woman to be his wife under common law and use the pregnancy as evidence. Jamie's parents had used this tactic to get married. Lizzie and Young Ian had taken MacKenzie's horse to prevent him from getting to the main part of the settlement quickly. Jamie and Young Ian talked about Brianna's demeanor as of late (p761, Nook). This cannot be good. Jamie asked Young Ian to fetch his pistols and for Lizzie to lie to Claire about where they've gone. Lizzie watched Jamie, and Young Ian leave. Jamie had a serious menace about him (p761, Nook). I could go on about how aggravated I am about this plot device. Of course, Lizzie would know him as MacKenzie because that's the name he used when he found Brianna. Again, why oh why did Brianna use Wakefield to describe him? The situation is about to spiral out of control. A father's rage. A cousin's anger. It cannot possibly go well. What's Coming up? Chapters 45-46 Drums of Autumn (DOA). 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Drums of Autumn Chapters 41-42 Week 22 “Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition” Summary: Brianna and Lizzie get safely upriver to Cross Creek, though the girl had yet again become ill. Brianna borrows a mule to scout out Cross Creek. She meets Jamie. He's dubious at first. Then filled with utmost joy. To River Run, he takes her and Lizzie. Fergus is victorious at his trial. Jamie takes Brianna to Fraser's Ridge. Claire is shocked and happy. Jamie takes Brianna hunting. They become more comfortable with each other. Jamie is fretful. Memories are shared between Claire and Jamie in the moonlight. Inside the Chapters: Chapter 41 Journey's End Brianna is aggravated that Lizzie is ill again. Brianna woke after that night with Roger to cleaned clothes, a tidied space, and Lizzie fevered. She is restless knowing she only has eight days to get to Cross Creek or she could miss Jamie Fraser. Lizzie might be ready to travel in a couple of days thought a frustrated Brianna. She went down to the taproom to get tea for the sick girl and a man with roaming hands tried to grab her behind. Squeezing through the crowded tables she notices a gold ring at a gambling table. The light hit it just right and she knew the engraving pattern within. She stopped and approached the man who held it. She pretended to rub it for luck and she was right, she did know the ring. “From F. to C. with love. Always.,” it read. She was eager to find out where he, the Irishman got it from. She was worried for her mother. She planned to see him the following day in the daylight for safety. He agrees and tells her to go to the Gloriana. Yes, you remembered it correctly, it is Captain Stephen Bonnet. The man who Jamie and Claire saved from execution when he was found hidden in their wagon. The man who later stole from them when they were headed upriver to Auntie Jo's. This cannot be a good thing Brianna ran into him. The kind Dutch woman is in awe of the amount of food Brianna ate. She had not eaten in a couple of days. She accepted a second helping of food. Lizzie's fever had returned two days upriver. Brianna thought she might die. They had made it to Cross Creek, tomorrow she would find Jamie Fraser. She felt the ring in her secret pocket. Knowing her mother was alive was all that mattered. The Dutchwoman was the sister of one of the men she traveled with upriver. She would take care of Lizzie while Brianna borrowed the mule for a trip into Cross Creek to find the courthouse and to gain familiarity with the city. She didn't want to take any chances she might miss Jamie Fraser. She had not noticed anything on the second half of their journey. Her mind had been occupied with Lizzie and painful thoughts of her own. Now that she was riding, she could see the countryside and how it changed. She wonders how it will be to meet him, Jamie Fraser. Would he be happy to see her? What might he say? She could hear the echoes of Laoghaire calling him a liar and a cheat. She rode into town. Most people were inside to escape the heat of the day. She made note of landmarks, like the sawmill and a tavern. She feels hollow after searching for money in her pocket and finding something else. She stops at the tavern and gets a beer. The landlord asks if she's come for the trial. Brianna asks whose trial it is. Fergus Fraser is accused of attacking an officer of the Crown. The tavern owner is sure he'll be acquitted since Jamie Fraser came down from Fraser's Ridge to be at the trial. He is there at the tavern and should return in a minute. Brianna leapt up and ran out the door. She spies Jamie peeing against a tree. When he turned toward her from the tree, he tensed seeing her standing there thinking she was a man at first. She was wearing breeks of course. When she saw him face on, she knew without a doubt who he was though smaller, his face was her face. He speaks to her (p708, Nook). Imagine him hearing those words, “I'm your daughter.” He became flushed red, a sight she found recognizable. He stopped and looked her over more closely (p710, Nook). He reaches out to touch her stunned by her being fully grown. He thought of her as a wee bairn from the pictures (p711, Nook). Such emotion gripped them both. She had no idea how to address Jamie.  Frank was her daddy and always would be. He tells her to call him Da (p712, Nook). To be hugged by the father she had only known existed for a couple of years. I LOVE THIS SCENE TO MY CORE. Jamie is meant to be a father. He's meant to be her father. He's right Claire will be mad with joy. What do you love about it? Everything was a blur from here on out. They had retrieved Lizzie from the Dutch woman's home. As they rode toward River Run, Jamie told Brianna about the house he's building for Claire and the glass in the back is meant as a surprise for her mother. He's putting windows in the big house for her. It seemed a long ride down the dusty roads, but she slept with her head on his shoulder and his arm holding her close. River Run was a big house and she met Aunt Jocasta tall with a face like hers, but eyes that looked beyond her. Everything seemed to happen like magic. So many hands to help and make jobs quick. The haze of hands and faces of black slaves were in Brianna's mind. They bathed, dried, and dressed her in a fresh cotton gown. There was food, tea, and her father's joy-filled eyes upon her. There was a pretty blond girl who seemed familiar somehow. Her name was Marsali. Lizzie too was cleaned up and wrapped in a blanket with hot tea in hand. Barely coherent Brianna hears the names of Farquard Campbell and Fergus before strong hands of her father lifted her and took her to bed. Fergus Fraser looked like a French noble on his way to the guillotine to Brianna (p713, Nook). That's because he is French, and his name is Claudel. Jamie renamed him. Marsali is worried about the treatment Fergus may have gotten while in jail. There was a crowd filling the courthouse, not a seat to be had. There were soldiers guarding the doors and one seated by the Justice's bench. The man caught Jamie's eye with a malevolent air of satisfaction. Jamie kept his poker face seeming indifferent. The Justice arrived, and the proceedings began. Brianna thinks she has a handle on the people present, Phaedre, Marsali, Young Ian, and Fergus. The Justice calls for the charges to be read (p715, Nook). Hugh took the stand and described the events of that day. Apparently, he was wickedly lashed by the tongue in French. The Justice gives Fergus the opportunity to speak (p715, Nook). After this exciting testimony by Fergus, the Justice asks if James Fraser is present. Jamie is sworn and answers all questions regarding the land deal he had with Governor Tryon. Brianna intently watched the proceedings and noticed the officer who leered at Jamie earlier was looking at Hugh. There was a nod of the head. As the Justice was about to acquit Fergus, Hugh stands up and objects based on no proof of the land grant deal (p717, Nook). With evidence in hand, the Justice acquits Fergus. Before stepping down, Jamie asks the Justice if Berowne's charge fully described the attack?  The Justice read the original complaint and had a light bulb moment (p718, Nook). After concluding the trial, they went to Jocasta's house for a celebration feast. As they discussed the trial, it's revealed Marsali had been the one to assault the officer. She kicked him in the face when he tried to take her from her horse. The officer took Germaine from her and she had to get off the horse. It was Murchison wanting to make trouble for Jamie that set the farce of a complaint in motion. Jocasta was annoyed that Farquard Campbell, the usual Justice in the area was taken off the trial. Jamie explains why (p719, Nook). Jamie is always a step ahead of Murchison. Jamie looks at Brianna asking her if she thinks him to be rich. It's not something that had entered her mind. He explains to Brianna the state of life on Fraser's Ridge (p720, Nook). Back at the Ridge, Claire is going through her jarred stores making sure none were moldy. this makes her think of having a penicillin plantation. If she were lucky she could isolate the Penicillium mold of the hundreds that grow on stale bread.  Would any spores survive, or would she recognize it if they did? She'd had no success in over a year, but she would keep trying. She found it impossible to keep vermin out of the pantry (p720, Nook). Though she could lock all the edibles in the hutch Jamie built, the stale bread samples required air. Nayawenne came to mind as she thinks about how every plant could cure illness if only it was known what it was. She regretted not being taught more by her friend, but not as bitterly as the loss of Nayawenne from the earth. She knew she needed to keep trying to grow the elusive penicillium. Much of the year she couldn't leave samples out because of the vermin, but in winter the air was too cold to allow for spore growth. She would try again in the spring. The new house was taking shape up on the hill. It would be done by spring (p721, Nook). Clarence the Mule shrieked with ecstasy. Claire hastily cleans up the bottles and corks. She hoped it was Jamie returning with Fergus and Marsali.  She worried that Jamie's confidence about the trial hadn't come to fruition.  After placing the last of the bottles in the cupboard, she went to the door. She saw no one. She saw nothing but evidence someone had come through. She wished she hadn't left her knife on the table. Someone was there. Jamie spoke behind her (p722, Nook). Bree knocked her off her feet with a bone-crushing hug (p722, Nook). Of course, nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! Poor Jamie left out again with a modern-day reference. Claire must have almost had kittens to see Brianna. I love how we are reintroduced to Marsali as a high-spirited young woman. Fergus with his French contempt is priceless. The character of Murchison is like a fever blister. He pops up when you least expect it. We meet Jocasta and the household staff through the eyes of Brianna. she accomplished her quest. She found her father, her Da. What happened to Brianna that she had painful worries? I wonder what Roger is up to.   Chapter 42 Part Ten Impaired Relations Moonlight Jamie wakes Brianna in the pre-dawn morning asking her to come hunting with him. She dressed and went to the privy. The sky seemed dreamlike in quality. She could almost touch the stars. It was very early she thought as dark and quiet as it was. She gulped the fresh air as she returned to the confines of the cabin. Jamie was ready with hunting gear in tow. She watched him kiss her mother as she slept in bed. She felt like a voyeur (p725, Nook). She waited for him to come outside. With a nod of his head, she followed on the path. The quiet broke to sounds of birdsong, screeches, and other noises. Daylight rose with subtlety. They sat together eating apples and bread. Wiping her hands on her coat, she felt the presence of the conker in her pocket, a touchstone, a link to another life for the one who planted it. Were her links to the past severed for good?  She followed Jamie uphill. At the top of the steep climb, she felt she could float away (p726, Nook). The climbing became easier as she found the “rhythm of the ground.” They reached the place he meant to take her. There was a split rock that caused her to hesitate for a moment. It reminded her of THE stones. This caused Jamie momentary distress and he had to watch her safely climb through. He touched her to be sure she was still there. His timing was perfect (p727, Nook). That gives me shivers. I love to listen to the land and see what presents. Sometimes nothing shows up and sometimes... They sat for a long time watching as the sun came to full light. Jamie said a Gaelic prayer to the spirits. Brianna speaks first (p728, Nook). He learned to value the solitude. They sat and listened to nature speaking around them. She spoke of Roger and Jamie's heart squeezed. She didn't think Roger understood being alone. She mentioned not minding being alone had to do with her and Jamie (p729, Nook). Jamie thinks she had doubts about Wakefield (ahem MacKenzie), Brianna had told them about her search, the death notice, her journey, (damn Laoghaire) and this Wakefield. He knows she didn't tell them everything though. Why and the hell did Brianna use the name Wakefield when she knew Roger was using MacKenzie?  Jamie's mind was troubled with the thought of Frank (p729, Nook). Brianna brought him from his thoughts by pointing out two does. The does step out without fear of them. Jamie was content being along with his daughter. Brianna asked what they are hunting for. They had seen many animals throughout the day. He replied bees and she wonders how bees are hunted. It turns out by finding certain types of flowers and watch what direction the honeybees go. They finally found what they were looking for in the late afternoon (p731, Nook). After sharing a meal, he showed her how to load and shoot the musket. She needed a little practice to get used the feel of the musket. She was a good shot. Jamie asks how she learned to shoot (p732, Nook). She moved the conversation back to the bees. He will blow smoke into the hive to stun the bees. He'll then wrap the hive in his plaid. He'll nail it to a piece of wood and in the morning the bees will go out looking for flowers. He said they'll be content in the new place. They sat in silence again until Brianna asked if Claire would worry about them. He shook his head no. He asked her about men going to the moon. She told him they will go to the moon. He was curious (p733, Nook). Brianna continues her description of the Apollo mission. (p733, Nook).  He makes a joke about the moon sounding like Scotland. She can tell he misses it. It was time to get the hive and get back to the cabin. The night was warm enough to sleep with the window covering rolled up. Jamie had been smiling since returning from Cross Creek, but that night he wasn't sleeping even though he'd been up before dawn. Claire reminded herself to stay away from the side of the garden where the bees would be irritable. The moonlight wasn't keeping him awake, but something was (p735, Nook). She didn't belong there just like Louis camel did not belong at Versailles either. Claire reiterates a child cannot be lost and asks if he remembers Faith (p736, Nook).  A bonding moment through love and tragedy. They have Brianna, but it is a fleeting experience. They believe she must go back to her time. They grieve for something that hasn't happened yet. What about Roger? I am aggravated they are not calling him MacKenzie. Brianna knows he was using his birth name in the 18th century.      What's Coming up? Chapters 43-44 Drums of Autumn (DOA). How can you participate? Send your comments to contact@adramofoutlander.com or call the listener line at 719-425-9444 by Friday of each week. If you're reading ahead, you can leave comments for any part of the book too. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook All images are from Wiki Commons. Click on picture for attribution link. Follow A Dram of Outlander Thank you for sharing posts, joining the discussions, and following this website or pages listed below! Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comments.

Temporada: 3 Episodio: 11 Título: La batalla continúa Año: 2017 Director: Brendan Maher Guion: Ronald D. Moore Reparto: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Duncan Lacroix, Laura Donnelly Sinopsis: Claire llega a tierra y camina hacia el interior, luchando por sobrevivir en el duro entorno tropical. Es encontrada por el Padre Fogden, un sacerdote un tanto peculiar. Pasa varios días al cuidado del sacerdote hasta que se entera de que el Artemis ha llegado a la isla después de la tormenta y su tripulación lo está reparando. Cuando el barco está a punto de zarpar, Claire atrae la atención de Jamie desde la playa. De vuelta en la isla, Fogden oficia la boda de Fergus y Marsali.

Drums of Autumn Chapters 22-23 Week 13 “Perspectives on Protection”   Summary: Roger finds a horrifying historical fact. A sin of omission is not a lie, is it? Fraser's Ridge is growing with new tenants. Claire rides into a storm. Her traitorous horse leads her astray. A friendly ghost visits Claire's resting place. Rollo proves himself a worthy hound. Jamie, Young Ian, and the dog find Claire well. They find a visitor upon return to the Ridge. Duncan greets them at the door. Jamie tends to Claire. He was frightened Claire was dead.  Jamie puts Claire to bed. Duncan has news to share. Claire makes a startling discovery.   Inside the Chapters: Chapter 22: Spark of an Ancient Flame Oxford, September 1970 Roger's research turns up a horrifying “fact” about Jamie and Claire. He cannot easily bring himself to believe what he's reading. A notice in a newspaper says they died in a house fire on February 13, 1776, in North Carolina (p411, Nook). All the pieces point to this being THE JAMIE AND CLAIRE. One blessing is the assurance that Claire had found Jamie when she left Roger and Brianna that Feast of All Saints morning almost two years prior. Roger liked and loved Claire; he hopes the years were happy before the fire (pg412, Nook). Roger feels newly orphaned as he processes what he's read. He believes he cannot tell Brianna this piece of information. He knows she will be newly devastated. Roger wants to destroy all evidence of this revelation. He takes the page from the book. He has no idea how many of these books are in circulation, but Brianna knows how to research and if this is the only one, he can keep the information to himself. Roger is running the scenarios through his head. Roger doesn't believe history can be changed. Brianna might.  He remembers she asked him “How do you mourn a time-traveler?” This would be the vehicle to allow her to mourn if it wasn't for Craigh na Dun being available for transit services. The mere thought of the stone circle gives Roger a cold chill. He shivers at the horror and remembers the day Claire went through (p415, Nook). Roger and Brianna had been unconscious and woke on the ground in the late afternoon. The impact of the event on them had been physical and psychological. Imagine how terrible it must be for the person going through the stones. When Brianna awoke, Roger promised to take care of her. He vowed to protect her. Does this remind you of someone else? He would do anything to save her from pain, grief, and those awful stones. Back home, Roger ponders the timeline. Brianna might too and could calculate the opportunity to go back and try to change things since the time jump is 202 years back. Could he convince her the past couldn't be changed? She's a determined and fierce sort of person. I don't think he has a chance of convincing her to do nothing. He does not want to lose her before he ever gets the opportunity to be with her. He plans to dissuade her from looking into the past any longer. He wonders if it is okay to suppress the information (p417, Nook). He tears up the page from the 1906 book. His decision is made. This is a pivotal moment of insight into Roger and his motivations. It's also a point of climax for his character and how he develops from here. How might this one decision cascade into a myriad of problems or good? I don't think he should hide it from her. He could help her make any decision based on trust and love, not only protection. Brianna is an adult and is tremendously strong-willed. Her father IS Jamie Fraser. Chapter 23: The Skull Beneath the Skin Summer 1768 Fraser's Ridge This giant chapter opens with Claire lightly recounting the past eight months on Fraser's Ridge. Duncan had brought 20 Ardsmuir men and their families to settle the land. Her doctoring skills are required again. She's even catching babies as part of her duties. Her fame becomes known to the whole area, and she finds herself traveling all around the thirty square mile mountainous region. She even makes occasional visits with Young Ian to Anna Ooka to see Nayawenne. In the beginning, Jamie or Young Ian would go with Claire for safety, but as time wore on, she ventured out solo by horse to tend those in need. She was adding more cases to Dr. Rawling's casebook. Though Claire never asks her patients for payment, something is always offered and gratefully received. Many of her patients don't speak English or French, but body language proves to be enough for her to get the jobs done.  Now that Claire has caught us up, it's August 1768. She's been at a lengthy delivery at the Mueller's for a few days and is trying to ride through a heavy storm back to Fraser's Ridge. Claire describes it as a harrowing task. The creek is rising quickly. Claire's horse swims across to the other side. Claire is taking the risk because she doesn't want to stay several more days with the entire Mueller family. She wants to go home. The language is incredibly descriptive in this section. It makes me a bit anxious reading about the storm. I don't want Claire riding in it. As Claire rides away, she thinks over the three-day labor and delivery she attended with 18-year old Petronella Mueller. It was a slow and difficult process, but she did it. She and her 17-year old husband now have a daughter. Claire fondly thinks of the delicious meals during her time with the extended Mueller family. Claire moves on to Jamie and Young Ian. She hopes they fed themselves decently and took good care while she was away (p421, Nook). The terrain is getting slick and muddy in the heavy downpour. Claire reassures the horse. Apparently, he hasn't a name yet. Jamie says it will be revealed in good time. The horse comes to a stop as the trail is washed out on that side of the mountain. Claire must find a place to crossover for safety. At this point, she thinks she would turn back if the creek wasn't flooded. She found a place to get through and cross over to the other side of the hill before finding the trail again. The wind lessens, but it is cold and still raining. Claire describes the landscape, oak, red-berried mountain ash, and blackberry brambles. She distracts herself with thoughts of her pantry and what to make for dinner when she gets back to Fraser's Ridge. Hail starts to pelt her, and she finds shelter under a chestnut tree. Here's a link to the most common trees in North Carolina. Claire talks to the horse to keep him calm. Then the lightning starts. Horses do not ever like lightning. Though the hail storm passed, the rain continued with roaring thunder and lightning (p424, Nook). The horse had thrown Claire down a 30-foot cliff. The wind is knocked out of her, but she's surprisingly unharmed, except for a banged up knee. The horse had stopped abruptly at the edge. Claire yells at the horse, then tries to get up. She cannot go back up the cliff face. She starts to worry. No one knows where she is, and she has no food, horse, or weapons. She is determined to find shelter (p425, Nook). She finds a place under a fallen tree (p426, Nook). Just last Christmas Claire had to find Jamie in the snow. At least she knew a general sense of where he was. He has no idea where she might be because she had to go off trail.  She sleeps after placing her wet shoes next to her. She has fitful dreams of childbirth. Frank and Jamie are both present. She continues to wake and sleep. She wakes a final time to the smell of smoke. A lightning strike had hit a nearby balsam poplar tree. Claire cannot find her shoes, but she heads toward the warmth of the smoldering tree anyway. The tree provides her much needed warmth (p427, Nook). Now she aches and her empty belly rumbles. The horse is nowhere to be seen. Claire's clothing is near dry, though she wishes to stay warm, they're too many predators who could harm her, so she returns to the shelter. She crawls in and doesn't find her moccasins; she finds a complete human skull (p428, Nook). She wonders how the man arrived there. Was his death by violence? She concludes since the Cherokee and the Tuscarora bury their dead, someone must have disliked this man very much. She also wonders where the rest of him is. She finds a stone with a carving on it near the skull, but the rest of the remains are not there. Claire feels somehow comforted by the skull (p429, Nook). This scene brings the memory of Fr. Fogden's coconut and his sheep skull collection. Claire names the man Yorick and for some reason thinks he was an Indian and not a European. She recites various poetry to him. She recites Ode to the West Wind insofar as she can remember.   I am curious why Diana Gabaldon chose this poem for Claire to say. At the end of her recitation, Claire sees a light coming toward her from the ridge above (p430, Nook). She holds the skull tightly in her hands. She knows the thing coming toward her would be unaffected by weapons.  The light seems to float in the air with a steady pace of a man walking. She is terrified inside of her hiding place. She wants to run, and she sweats. She knows what St. Elmo's Fire looks like, this is not that nor is it marsh gas. She sees the specter (p431, Nook). Though hidden, the ghost knows she is there. Claire stays still, and he looks directly where she is through the dark. His torch is steady and soundless without the wood being consumed. She calls it a corpse candle. Claire realizes she is not scared any longer (p432, Nook). Claire experiences her surroundings anew. The four elements of earth, air, fire, and water are present, like in the Shelley poem. She asks what he wants (p432, Nook). Claire sits and cradles the skull. She decides to stay put until morning. She is cold and hungry, but not scared. She thinks about what happened and can make no sense of it. She finally falls into an uneasy and dream filled sleep (p433, Nook). Does her dream tell of how the man died? Or is she processing through cold and hunger? She wakes and sleeps again. Again, she dreams of death, pursuit, and blood.    Something brushes her skin, and a pair of yellow eyes are staring into hers. It's ROLLO (p434, Nook)! Jamie grabs her out of the hiding place and checks her for injury. She breathes in the smell of him. She starts to cry from the relief of being found. He picks her up and carries her toward the stream (p434, Nook). Young Ian finds the skull. Jamie tenses in response (p435, Nook). Claire drinks the Brandywine and trembles all over. Jamie asks how long she's been there. Claire explains what happened and says the horse's name is Judas. She asks how they found her (p435, Nook). Claire doesn't understand how Rollo tracked her down. Jamie asks her where she lost her shoes. She points to the lightning ravaged tree (p435, Nook). Rollo couldn't be calmed, so Jamie had Young Ian let him out in case he had gone completely mad. Her shoes were on the doorstep. Rollo ran looking for an intruder. Jamie and Young Ian searched the area around the cabin, but there was no one. Rollo came back to her shoes and ran off tracking the scent. Jamie puts the shoes on her frozen feet (p436, Nook). Young Ian is proud of Rollo. Claire ponders the fact if Rollo could track the scent to her, someone had to have worn her shoes and walked to Fraser's Ridge to place them on the doorstep to be found. Young Ian and Jamie saw nothing along the way, but Jamie looks exhausted and drawn. He had been worried stiff. Jamie and Young Ian take turns carrying Claire to where the horses are. He continues to ply her with a drink (p437, Nook). She is getting quite inebriated. Rollo is too interested in the skull. Jamie wants to know what Claire plans on doing “with Prince Charming?” Should they bury him and if so how? Claire thinks the man was a pagan and shows the stone she found alongside the skull (p438, Nook). Young Ian explains his mother Jenny's thoughts on opals and how they take on the aspect of their owner. Collectively they decide to keep the large opal because of its worth. Claire wants to show it to Nayawenne so that she can decipher the carvings. Nearing the horses, Claire feels too drunk to walk to them, so Jamie and Young Ian go to bring the horses to her (p439, Nook).     They arrive home in the late afternoon. Claire is cold, wet, lightheaded, and starving. She is viewing everything through a haze of unreality. She thinks the smoke coming from the chimney is a hallucination. Then she realizes it's real (p440, Nook). Claire's horse, Judas is in the penfold without his saddle, alongside an unfamiliar horse. It must be a friend because the goat's been milked, and the animals have been fed. Duncan Innes opened the cabin's front door (p440, Nook). Jamie is trying to get Claire into the cabin to bed. She insists on a bath first (p441, Nook). Jamie sends Duncan and Young Ian to do a task so that he can wash Claire properly. He must undress her because she's so stiff and unable to do so herself. He sits her on a stool, feeds her some stale bannocks, and gathers all the necessary supplies. He washes her feet first. She's in heaven. He eyes her seriously bruised and swollen knee (p442, Nook). He sounds angry while they talk. He is mad because it scared him that she could have been dead. He continues to argue with her. Claire is baffled (p443, Nook). That's how most people act when they have been terrified a loved one is hurt or dead. Claire offers him to scold her in Gaelic, so she'll only understand some of it. She ignores him until she hears the things he would like to do to her (p444, Nook). I wouldn't like being talked to that way in any language. Claire is certainly understanding. Cleaned, warmed, and relaxed he sneakily rubs in the ointment of peppermint and camphor to her chest. It turns out he does it to keep her from getting ill. She explains the theory of germs to him again. He's not totally convinced (p445, Nook). Jamie feels too good in Claire's arms for her simply to go to bed. She rubs on him and holds onto his bum. He tries to tell her, no, but she is insistent (p446, Nook). He's losing the battle. This reminds me of her insisting on sex in Voyager when she was fevered. A little while later, as she stares into a cup of barley crowdie (I cannot find a reference or recipe for this), she remembers a story of the Earl of Montrose saved after a battle by ingesting something similar. She thanks, Young Ian for making it for her and asks him to go out to hunt for a squirrel or other animal for dinner. He's delighted to go hunting. Apparently, he and Jamie haven't been eating well while she was gone.  Claire is highly relaxed in bed. Jamie had done a proper job of warming her up and thoroughly released her tension. He is not a candidate for hunting today. Camphor and peppermint would easily be scented by the animals. Jamie left Claire to sleep while he spoke to Duncan. The sight of her casebook as she looks around the room reminds her she hasn't posted the details of Mueller's birth. Her dizzy head quickly moves on to thinking about a hearty meat broth for dinner. She does hope Young Ian catches something. She decides to get up and pour the barley stuff back into the pot. She eyes the damp barley bag and moves to spread the barley to dry so it won't rot. This is every woman's thought when she starts a task, sees another task, then another. She hears Jamie and Duncan talking about the horse. Jocasta purchased the horse for Duncan. Jamie is wondering about the purpose of his aunt gifting it to Duncan (pp449, Nook). This is an interesting development. Duncan changes the subject to those of men who could settle on Fraser's Ridge. Duncan brings up planting season, and Jamie continues to be sharp (p449, Nook). Duncan changes the subject again. Jocasta has sent a bottle of whisky for Jamie. Jamie apologizes to Duncan for his harsh tones and accepts the offer of a dram or two. Duncan accepts the apology, and they walk together. Claire watches from the window. She thinks what life would be like for one-armed Duncan had Jamie not found a place for him. Jamie did find him, and the Colonies are a second chance at life. The choice between a cooper and a farmer is not clear-cut. So far 20 Ardsmuir men are under Jamie's sponsorship on Fraser's Ridge. Claire recalls, Jamie borrowing money from several men he knew and gambled enough winnings to quadruple the amount. He proceeded to pay the men back with interest and had extra left over for his use. Claire put him to bed after his three-night adventure. She watched him sleep (p451, Nook). Fergus and Marsali with baby Germaine lived a mile away in their cabin. Claire loved having them around to help ease her heart as it longs for Brianna.  Claire sits down at the desk to record the labor and delivery. She intermingles the dream of Brianna she had while sleeping under the tree and the true events of Petronella's delivery. Brianna had been born in the caul (p452, Nook). There are many beliefs surrounding babies born this way. I have the special privilege of catching two babies en caul. Claire cannot think of any special powers Brianna has from her birth. Claire adds a sketch of the baby to her charting. Though competent to document medical occurrences, Claire is not an artist like Brianna. Claire's mama's heart is missing her daughter. She thinks about Jocasta having no living children to leave her legacy. Claire stares out the window as twilight rises (p453, Nook). This is a time we find Claire in throughout the books. I wonder what she's connecting to within the space between light and dark. At this moment, she misses Brianna but doesn't want her in this dangerous place.  The charting notes are finished, and Claire longs for bed, but dinner needs to be made. She picks up the skull finding beauty in it and has a flashback to Master Raymond's back room filled with skulls and bones from many types of animals. She hears Master Raymond's voice in her head (p453, Nook). She wonders if the skull summoned the ghost of the Indian man she met. She examines the skull again noticing the teeth are shattered on one side, but well intact on the other. She notices the wear and tear on the teeth; then she turns it over to examine the molars (p454, Nook). I would get the chills too at finding fillings in a skull in the 18th century. Who was he? He was a fellow traveler no doubt. Claire immediately shows Jamie her discovery. They surmise there must be another stone circle nearby.  Jamie will bury him after dinner. Speaking of dinner, Jamie contends they can eat the leftover barley concoction. Claire refuses outright. Jamie agrees. Claire tells him the rest of the barley needs to be spread to dry. He takes up the sack. As he's getting to the door, he asks Claire why she doesn't think the Indian was a Christian. She cannot answer the question. Jamie responds, “Aye, well. We'll give him the benefit o' the doubt.” Holy chapter batman! This could have been two chapters. So much action and discovery. Who was the apparition? Why did he help Claire? What does the stone mean? When did he travel from and why? What is Duncan up to taking a gift from Aunt Jocasta? I do love Claire needing to sexually communicate with Jamie to ground herself once safely back at the cabin. She needs his physical presence to feel secure and well. This chapter has conflict, flashback, figures of speech, figurative language, imagery, and plot. There are multiple threads of storylines being eluded to. The literary devices are leading to resolutions in the future. What's Coming up? Chapters 24 and 25 Drums of Autumn (DOA). How can you participate? Send your comments to contact@adramofoutlander.com or call the listener line at 719-425-9444 by Friday of each week. If you're reading ahead, you can leave comments for any part of the book too. Join the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday nights at 6 pm PT/9pm ET using the hashtag #ADoO. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook All images are Wiki Commons. Click on picture for attribution link. 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Temporada: 3 Episodio: 10 Título: La batalla continúa Año: 2017 Director: Brendan Maher Guion: Ronald D. Moore Reparto: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Duncan Lacroix, Laura Donnelly Sinopsis: Jamie se enfurece cuando ve al Marsopa alejarse y termina encerrado en una celda. Con ayuda de Fergus y Marsali lo sueltan días después. Mientras tanto Claire hace lo posible para que la epidemia se detenga con ayuda de Elias Pound. Aunque encuentra al causante de la enfermedad, está no se detiene y Elias sucumbe a ella. Claire se da cuenta que el capitán entregara a Jamie cuando lleguen a Jamaica y decide escapar. Recibe ayuda de la mujer que se encarga de las cabras, cuando llegan a tierra lo intenta, pero es descubierta. Por la noche cuando el barco se aleja de la costa, con ayuda de la mujer Claire salta por la borda.

Temporada: 3 Episodio: 9 Título: La batalla continúa Año: 2017 Director: Brendan Maher Guion: Ronald D. Moore Reparto: Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Tobias Menzies, Duncan Lacroix, Laura Donnelly Sinopsis: Claire y Jamie regresan a Francia, descubren que Ian se dirige a Jamaica y lo siguen en el Artemis. Fergus sube al barco con Marsali, la hijastra de Jamie, tienen intención de casarse. En alta mar el viento deja de soplar por días, la desesperación de los marineros provoca que se amotinen e intenten matar al amigo de Jamie por una superstición. Para distraer a los marineros el señor Willoughby cuenta su historia y al terminar el viento regresa, pueden reanudar el viaje. Días después el Marsopa los intercepta, una epidemia se ha extendido en su barco y piden ayuda medica. Claire va con ellos y ya ha bordo el barco sigue su curso sin el consentimiento de Claire.

Drums of Autumn Chapters 11-12 Week 7 “Of Cruelty and Kindness” Summary: A party is planned. Fergus goes to Jamaica to await the birth of his child. There's an altercation between a slave and the overseer. Jamie, Claire, and Farquard Campbell head to the sawmill. The overseer is injured but alive. The slave is hanging by a hook above the platform. Remarkably, he's alive and not in mortal danger from his wounds. The laws of North Carolina state if a slave draws the blood of a white man he is to be killed. Claire takes matters into her own hands. Jocasta declares the party must go on. Claire is fitted and fussed over. Jamie is gussied up too. Jamie needs a distraction. Unexpectedly, Claire successfully performs hernia surgery in the salon. The alcohol flows.   Inside the Chapters: Chapter 11 – The Law of Bloodshed July 1767 The last podcast had much to do with Jamie and Jocasta. This set of chapters focuses much on Claire and her place at River Run and in the 18th century. She is uncomfortable with Jocasta owning slaves. She does her best to do everything for herself and asking the least amount from them. The “simples” room at River Run was stocked poorly and underutilized (18th-century medicine). Jocasta gave Claire her blessing to use it. During their chat, Claire was trying to learn how to spin wool. She's not a natural at it. Jamie spent his time going over all the books and learning from Jocasta's butler Ulysses. He'd been overseeing her accounts since Hector's death, but since he wasn't a white man, he couldn't formally take over for her. Jamie easily steps into the role of overseeing the plantation operations. Jamie showed up at just the right time. Jocasta decides she needs to throw a party to introduce Jamie and Claire to the local society people. Jamie doesn't see the need, he's met nearly all the men of importance in the area, but come to think of it, Claire hasn't met the influential ladies yet. Claire admits to wanting to meet more people (p206, Nook). Jocasta is correct, Claire is getting restless with so little doctoring to do at River Run. She thinks of Marsali and her impending delivery. Fergus had left headed to Jamaica to be with her. He planned to return in the springtime with her and the child. They were interrupted by Ulysses and Farquard Campbell. Farquard had hurried to reach them; there'd been an accident at the sawmill. He'd come to ask Claire for her medicines that Jamie could use. He has concerns it would be too much for a lady to witness. The situation involved a white man and one of her slaves. He calls it a matter of bloodshed (p208, Nook). He goes on to explain the law of the colony to Jamie (p209, Nook). He isn't sure of the full situation, but he's been called to judge the situation and oversee the execution of the slave if necessary (p210, Nook). She doesn't want Jamie to go in Jocasta's place, but he must, he feels already part of the situation since the man in question is her property. Claire insists on going too. She gets her physician's box, and off they go. Jamie must explain to another man that Claire has seen war, and if he is wanted, she comes too. As they continue to ride, MacNeill offers up the full explanation (p211, Nook). They learn of a ghastly practice of nearby plantation owners sending their slaves to watch an execution as a form of deterrent and behavior control (p211, Nook). MacNeill blames Jo for the situation because Byrnes is not fit to be the overseer. Campbell reminds him Hector hired him, not Jo. Further, how could she simply dismiss him unable to run the operations herself since she's blind and a woman? MacNeill makes an off-hand remark that Claire takes issue with (p212, Nook). It didn't matter that Byrnes was terrible at the job, regardless of why the slave drew his blood, he would die for it. Claire is outraged and wondering what Jamie will do. Would he stand by and allow the execution? What did he mean he was already part of it? Claire is concerned with what he will or will not do. The other men believe it was his problem to handle. Claire knows what Jamie is made of. He's educated, cultured, and traveled, and he knows her thoughts on the matter. When she catches a glimpse of his face, she is quite alarmed to discern he has no idea what he is going to do when they get to the sawmill. As they rode, the landscape changed to that of pine forest. Claire has the feeling of being submerged into the depths of the ocean from the surface. She takes security in the doctor's box. She could perhaps repair wounds. As a note to the story tell how the story is being told, Claire is brought out of her thoughts by voices that sounded like angry bees. DG often uses the imagery and example of bees and other parts of nature to relay what's happening in a scene. The sound of a gunshot caused them all to sprint toward the sawmill. She relates to the people in the area panicking like termites. The activity surrounding her isn't enough to hold Claire's attention when she sees a man hanging from a crane hoist by a huge hook. The men pushed their way to the platform where the injured overseer and slave were. Claire finds herself unable to move. The scene is chaotic and charged.  Jamie has to threaten those surrounding the overseer to keep them calm. He has the slave brought down to the platform. Claire's clinical senses kick in, and the rest of the scene is muted while she focuses on the injured slave. The man is alive. Claire runs her hands over him in assessment. She finds the hook missed perforating his lungs, diaphragm, abdominal aorta, and renal artery. She vaguely hears the argument of men behind her. Jamie comes up beside her. She realizes the man's injuries may not be mortal. She is quite unsettled at this idea (p217, Nook). Claire chooses because this man would not be allowed to live (p218, Nook). She poisoned him with aconite. The symptoms are what he would experience if his injuries were mortal. A more humane death? Could you do what she did? Remember the ill Scottish patient she helped to die before she went on sabbatical in Boston? Jamie supports her choice. Chapter 12 – The Return of John Quincy Myers Though upset by what happened at the sawmill, Aunt Jocasta decides the party must go on.  Phaedre will make a repurposed gown for Claire. American Duchess has many resources if you're interested in 18th-century dress and life. With Claire being shorter and buxomer than Jocasta, Jocasta wants the bodice slashed and filled with Valenciennes lace and green silk to show off her bosom. Claire remarks how Jocasta must remember color well (p220, Nook). Claire is uncomfortable when Phaedre and Jo discuss how she looks and her coloring (p221, Nook). The repurposed dress fit Claire like a glove. She refused her hair to be rice powdered and only wore the most modest of jewelry much to Phaedre's annoyance. She came across Ulysses and caught him openly admiring her. She smiled back at him, and he is stunned and horrified. In this time, an African American servant caught ogling or admiring one of the household, could be punished. It took Claire a moment to realize why he ran off. It's so disturbing to see people treated as not fully human. I shudder at this country having been built on slavery. Claire thinks he had become used to a blind mistress and no master. He forgot to keep his face blank. Claire is glad it was her he looked upon and not another woman. He is safe with her. Hearing footsteps, she looks up to see Jamie all rigged out in Highland glam (p222, Nook). Jocasta gave him Hector Cameron's kilt. He seems troubled but can't talk to Claire now. He wants her to be ready to make a distraction during the dinner if needed. Jamie leaves as he spies Jocasta. She greets Claire. Claire says Jamie has gone to greet the guests (p224, Nook). Jocasta is dressed beautifully in dark blue silk embroidered with dragonflies.  There is quite a bit of symbology surrounding dragonflies; I wonder if the blue dress with the embroidery speaks of the traveler's aura color? Ulysses comes to accompany Jocasta into the party. Claire follows noticing part of the dinner fare (p225, Nook). I think Jamie is also being presented. The Who's Who of Cape Fear is present. A variety of Scots from the Isles to the Highlands. Jamie, however, is nowhere to be seen. Jocasta sends Ulysses to look for him. There is also a few notable non-Scots present as well. A Quaker named Herman Husband, a gentleman named Hunter, and Phillip Wylie (he was at the dinner party the Governor attended) (p225, Nook). Claire is annoyed by his attentions. It turns out he is merely 25 years-old. Claire tells him she is old enough to be his mother. She makes sure Ulysses sits Phillip by her at dinner. She's thinking she can use him as the distraction that Jamie might need.  Claire could be getting herself into hot water. Phillip is clearly smitten and flirting with her. Might he read her the wrong way regardless of what she says to him? At the dinner, Claire is seated with Wylie and Husband. They “formed a small island of English in the midst of a sea of swirling Scots.” Jamie shows up at the last moment. He's at the head of the table with Jocasta to his right. Claire is dying to know what's going on and is ready to stab Wylie if needed. Even so, the third course comes without issue.  Wylie continues his flirtation by pressing his thigh to Claire's. It's an odd bit of conversation between Wylie and Herman Husband. Herman then further discusses a question Claire asked him prior to the interruption (p227, Nook). Claire has the Governor's offer on her mind and she is seeking intel on the backcountry. As the conversation is getting heated between Wylie and Husband, Claire hears noises from outside then she sees a drunk John Quincy Myers trying to enter the room (p229, Nook). Absolute hilarity. Then Jamie's response (p229, Nook). So, Wylie suggests she show her skills off in front off witnesses. Claire is wondering if she can do the surgery, even with him drunk almost to the point of being poisoned. Myers had asked her to do it. What timing! Looking to Jamie for advice, he tells her she should do it (p230, Nook). He did want a distraction. This is an amazing and unexpected one. So, the salon is being used as her operating theater (p231, Nook). Claire donned a butchering apron to cover her dress and Phaedre pinned up her sleeves. An exorbitant number of candles are used to light the space. She proceeds to douse his genitals with several shillings worth of brandy (p231, Nook). Claire sterilizes her blade with alcohol, while two strong men were told to hold John's legs. Farquard Campbell and Andrew MacNeill were holding his arms. Young Ian oversees additional candlelight and Jamie is the anesthetist ready to pour whisky into John as needed. Claire is poised to begin (p232, Nook). Claire does one final sterilization of her scalpel and makes the cut. She sees the intestine bulging through the tear in the muscle layer. She dips her hands in the disinfecting bowl then presses the loop upward. Jamie administers whisky as Myers threatens to wake up. Claire visualizes the muscle layer and becomes one with Myers' body. She tunes into his rhythms and tunes out everything around her (p232, Nook). This happens to me when a baby is imminently coming. I take notice of nothing around me and focus purely on the mother's body and the descending baby. It's not until I have placed the baby in the mother's arms do I notice anything else around me. I have looked up to see ten other people in the birthing space and hadn't noticed them enter. It's like being in a bubble that only encompasses the mother, baby, and me. It's an intense connection and focus. Diana describes it with perfection. The spectators erupt in applause when she finishes, so Claire turns and gives a deep curtsy. Over the next hour, Claire is toasted multiple times and needs to escape the throng. She heads upstairs o check on her patient. She stops and looks down onto the party below (p234, nook). Again, she sees nature in the actions of humans. Her connection to the natural world is amazing. I agree with her; it was a momentous distraction even though it likely won't completely put off whatever Jamie is avoiding. Betty, one of the house slaves, had been sitting with the comatose Myers. Claire can see his pulse and notes he is cool and not fevered. Jamie asks how Myers is (p234, Nook). As capable as Claire is, I don't recommend doing drunk rounds. She notices the smell and feel of Jamie, and he asks her to meet him outside and to take care not to break her neck on the stairs.   John Quincy Myers was the perfect distraction. He's undoubtedly going to have a hangover to end all hangovers, but his hernia will be perfectly mended. This surgery scene is one of my top ten favorites from all the books. I wish to be at that dinner party. What is Jamie trying to escape? Jocasta should be happy her party will be the talk of Cape Fear for weeks. Claire's reputation as a physician will be well known by all in the area. We met a new character, Betty. I wonder when we will see her next. What will come of Phillip Wylie's flirtation? What about the Regulators and the backcountry being in political unrest? Is Jamie still considering the Governor's offer? By the way, YouTube has several hernia surgeries for your viewing. I couldn't find one like what Claire did.   What's Coming up? Chapter 13 Drums of Autumn (DOA). 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Drums of Autumn Chapters 10 Week 6 “Consider River Run Yer Home” Summary: Down but not out, they dress in their best to meet Aunt Jocasta. River Run is a beautiful and large plantation. Jamie shares their woes. Ian and Rollo meet a scary skunk. They tour the turpentine works. A meeting takes place. There's a pitch explosion. An awkward luncheon ensues. Contracts are signed. The charade is explained. Three letters arrive. Young Ian is put into their keeping.   Inside the Chapter: Chapter 10 – Jocasta Cross Creek, North Carolina, June 1767 Cross Creek was a bustling town, and it smelled heavily of turpentine. The pitch, turpentine, and tar were used by the shipyards. The British Navy was a huge purchaser. Underneath the resinous scents, was another familiar odor, rum and perhaps other distilled spirits. His nose for such things was still in good order even though it had been twenty years since he worked for his cousin Jared in Paris (p174, Nook). Of course, Young Ian must take a deep breath to see if he can distinguish any other scents. No, he only smells turpentine. Jamie has a great concern he looks like the beggar he is as the time draws near at meeting Aunt Jocasta. Claire looks him over carefully. He looks tidy and appropriate except for the shoes. There hadn't been time to have any made. She notes the coat and waistcoat with sober pewter buttons made him look like a prosperous Quaker. She tells him he's beautiful. Young Ian, on the other hand, looked quite a grubby mess. Once his coat was brushed and hair combed, he looked a bit more suitable. He wants to know if Jamie's going to tell Aunt Jocasta about the pirates (p175, Nook). River Run was several miles up from Cross Creek, so Claire was able to tend to her cleanliness after ensuring the men were tidy. She had no choice but to put on the cream gown she wore to the dinner with the Governor. She thought it might be a bit fancy for daytime, but her other options were too grubby or threadbare. She tied her hair back and shined up her silver ring. She couldn't look at her left hand missing the gold ring. When her ablutions were complete, they were nearing the River Run dock.  A young boy was keeping watch and ran to announce their arrival. Claire was in awe of the grandeur of the grounds and house. She decided her dress was not too much at the sight of it. People were coming out of the house toward the boat, but Claire spotted Jocasta easily. She has the bold Viking face of the MacKenzies. She is tall and striking, with long white hair. She heard some of the young boys speaking Gaelic. Jamie steps up to Jocasta and simply says, “Aunt, it's Jamie.” Jamie had a look about him that tells Claire Jocasta must look like his mother, Ellen. Aunt Jocasta was touching him with tears in her eyes (p177, Nook). He introduces Claire. Her hand reminded Claire startlingly like Brianna's. Claire notes she smells like mint and verbena. Interestingly she felt like she “had come under the protection of some beneficent deity.” Do you get the idea that Jocasta will simply be charitable and kind? After introductions to Fergus and Young Ian, she calls for her butler, Ulysses to escort them back in for tea and food. The house was large and airy on the inside. It appears Hector Cameron must have been quite successful. They went into Jocasta's private parlor. It is a more intimate and homey space, but just as well furnished as the other rooms, they passed by. Jocasta is already seated. She offers them a dram of whisky. Hector had taken it in trade, but it became illegal for anyone but the Crown to sell spirits. They ended up with two hundred bottles. Jocasta toasts them hoping they'll find River Run home. Keep your eye out on this. Is she simply trying to be courteous? The whisky is very good. Claire enjoys the warming effects as it hits her belly. Jamie also relaxes a little. Jocasta mentions she'll have Ulysses write to Jenny to tell her of their safe arrival with Young Ian. Jamie takes this as the opening to tell her about the pirates and the problems with their finances because of it. She has the proper response to the tale and wants them to consider River Run their home (p180, Nook). Jamie is thankful for his aunt's reply but is also embarrassed. The house was furnished simply with everything beautiful and well made. Young Ian had been moving about the room touching objects to the annoyance of the butler, then he remarked on a painting (p181, Nook).  That is the third time she mentions she hopes River Run will be their home. Rollo becomes agitated. There's a skunk outside in the garden. Jamie and Young Ian's reactions are priceless (p182, Nook). Rollo had chased the skunk into view. Young Ian is not impressed there's anything dangerous about it. Before Claire could get Young Ian to call Rollo off, the skunk sprayed them. Claire heard Jocasta rise from her chair. She wants to know what is going on. Claire realizes Jocasta is blind. Jocasta handles the situation with utmost grace (p183, Nook). She is well humored and practical it seems. In the morning after being soaked in the river then scrubbed with tomato from the garden, Young Ian and Rollo sat at the far end of the table near the open door. Jocasta takes this in stride. Claire notices her remarkably nice teeth.  Jocasta suggests they take a ride “out to the turpentine works in the forest above River Run.” It will take the day to go out and return to the house. The plantation must be very large. She says the bees give a hot and fair report for the weather. Bees come up throughout the Outlander books. Fergus asks to borrow a horse to go into town to post a letter to Marsali in Jamaica. Jocasta mentions for a fourth time to consider River Run your home. In the short span of twelve or so hours, she has brought it up. I believe she has a plan. She is a MacKenzie after all. When Phaedre, Jocasta's body servant ties a cloth around Jocasta's eyes, Claire can't stop wondering what caused her blindness. She'd love to get a peek into her eyes. She can't help herself. She is a doctor. When they get to the stable, Claire expects they'll take a coach to the turpentine works, but Jocasta is planning to ride her horse alongside the rest of them. She asks Jamie to confirm the horse's leg is healthy. She had gotten spooked by a snake and injured herself. The Auntie has a plan. The horse groom tells the story of the snake and subsequent injury. Just like the young boys speaking Gaelic, his Aberdeen accent and verbiage are fascinating, though he's not Scottish (p185, Nook).   River Run IS a very large plantation; its longleaf pine forest covered a third of the colony. Tobacco, indigo, timber, pitch, and turpentine were among its production. It hosted its sawmill and river rights. The largest contractor of River Run was none other than the British Navy.  Jocasta explained all the businesses in great detail to Jamie as they rode. They came upon a turpentine tree, and she explains the processes of getting the sap out. One of her workers appears utilizing the help of a mule. Clarence the mule to be exact who brayed happily in greeting. If you haven't read past DOA yet, he has importance. The worker had been disfigured by a pitch explosion. Jocasta says he's lucky to be alive. They arrived at the sheds at the turpentine works. Three uniformed British Naval officers and another man were waiting for them (187, Nook).  This particular friend of Jocasta seems too happy and agreeable in meeting Jamie. He knows something odd is going on (p188, Nook). Jocasta says it's too hot for her to go back outside. She stays while the men conduct business. Claire heads out for a tour of the grounds. Claire takes in the processes. Turpentine is cooked down to pitch and takes many workers to accomplish it. It can be a dangerous undertaking. Claire looks back at the shed. The naval men, Campbell, and Jamie are all in deep discussion over the papers, while Jocasta stands in the corner listening intently (p190, Nook). Chaos erupts behind Claire. There's an underground explosion. Thankfully no one was hurt. Apparently, pitch explosions are commonplace.  It's a dangerous business. I wonder if this is a foreshadowing of something Claire is going to be doing in the future. Poor Jocasta was left in the shed without anyone giving her detail. Farquard steps in to explain all that has happened.  Jamie diffuses the awkwardness by pointing to lunch. Wolff needs to sign the contracts. Claire learned much about how the contracts work. She also learned that Wolff is bigoted against Scottish people (p193, Nook). Even after the younger ensign interrupts the horrid line of thought Wolff comments on Claire's beautiful, non-Scottish accent. Getting Wolff drunk on the good whisky is the way to his signature on the dotted line. Jamie was helping get the area cleaned up after the explosion. As another form of lubricating the deal, Jocasta has a second bottle of whisky put in the Lieutenant's saddlebag. Campbell puts the papers in front of the man to sign, and he does. Doesn't Wolff know you should never go shopping when inebriated?!   Jamie is worse for wear after helping re-order things after the explosion (p195, Nook). He doesn't care about being dirty; he wants to know what the heck is going on and why he was put into the position of business without consent. After a drink, the explanation gets down to business (9196, Nook). So this Wolff was spurned by Jocasta after Hector's death adding to the delicacy of the business matters (p197, Nook). Jamie wants to know what intent Farquard has toward Jo (p197, Nook). Jamie comes into play because the overseer is a drunkard and mismanaged the contracts once. The physical side of running the estate and business is difficult because she is sightless. Campbell shares a proverb that explains it deftly (p199, Nook). Farquard was going to help Jocasta, but Jamie's timely arrival had her come up with a better plan of action (p199, Nook). She hoodwinked him into helping her because she wasn't sure if he would agree with the deception. Cunning Auntie Jocasta is a MacKenzie through and through (p200, Nook). Jamie may have found his match in her. Fergus returns from town looking as if he's been up to no good. He met with some French fur traders he helped translate for, and they gave him a meal. When he was at the postmaster, there was an envelope waiting for Jamie. Three letters were inside. One from his sister and two others. He chooses to read brother-in-law Ian's letter first. Jenny's letter will require whisky. Claire sits next to Jamie to read it with him. He calls Jamie brother as the salutation. Jenny no longer wants to harm Jamie (p201, Nook). He tells of Lallybroch life and the hardships. He gives a word of his children and a new grandchild. Simon of Lovat visited them. He's looking for regimental recruits. He's making a name for himself in the Colonies. The grandchildren were so enamored with his stories they played Indians (Savages) and included some of the adults to act as the Highland Regiment. Scots were emigrating at epidemic numbers to the Colonies. The second letter from Ian was marked private and had a wax seal. This letter is not to be shared with the larger letter. He asks if Young Ian can stay with Claire and Jamie (p203, Nook). They are worried Young Ian will get pressed into military service. Poverty is rampant, and there's little hope for anything better in the Scottish Highlands. Even if it means serving the German usurper (p203, Nook). It's heartbreaking. He can say things to Jamie he doesn't want to verbalize to Jenny. He goes on to say the other boys Young Jamie, and Michael will not be tempted by a soldier's life, but undoubtedly Young Ian would with his adventurous spirit (p203, Nook). Jamie had been correct on how there is worry over Young Ian's future. The letter stopped and started. Ian writes of the look in Simon's eyes since Culloden. He fears for him. He goes on to say he has seen the same in Jamie's eyes and feared for his soul since Culloden (p204, Nook). He further states Simon's only link to humanity is the care he must take of his men. He closes his letter (p204, Nook). We don't often hear from Ian Murray like the some of the other characters. These two letters give great insight to him as a man, husband, father, friend. He's often the quiet behind the bold Jenny. He's a good man. He's a brother to Jamie. Jocasta proves she's a MacKenzie in her opening play. The woman is good. I'd say she's even dangerous. She clearly wants Jamie to “take over” the running of the estate. She has no heir or husband. I imagine she's a woman who nearly always gets what she wants. Claire doesn't have much to do with this chapter; she's the observer. I would love to be a fly on the wall when she and Jamie go to bed and talk. It looks like Young Ian is staying with Claire and Jamie. He'll be thrilled to pieces over the news.      What's Coming up? Chapter 11-12 Drums of Autumn (DOA). How can you participate? Send your comments to contact@adramofoutlander.com or call the listener line at 719-425-9444 by Friday of each week. If you're reading ahead, you can leave comments for any part of the book too. Join the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday nights at 6 pm PT/9pm ET using the hashtag #ADoO. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. 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Drums of Autumn Chapters 8-9 Week 5 Of Promises and Pirates Summary: Jamie hates boats. Aunt Jocasta fancies Cameron men. Fergus fancies himself a landowner. Marsali prepares for the birth in Jamaica. Young Ian is not a scholar. Claire receives a tremendous anniversary gift. Jamie worried for Young Ian's future. They prepare to meet Aunt Jocasta. Claire reminisces. Pirates board. Bonnet lacks honor. Rollo is injured. Claire tries to swallow her pride and joy. The gems are gone. They survive the robbery. Tomorrow isn't solid, but home is where the heart is. Inside the Chapters: Chapter 8 – Man of Worth Jamie hates boats. Selling the Ruby afforded them to keep the horses and wagon. Duncan set off with the heavier goods by land with Myers as a guide. The rest were aboard the Sally and with Captain Freeman to Cross Creek. Sally Ann was not a large boat. The quarters are cramped, and it floated mere inches above the water line.  The waters of the Cape Fear are described as peaty brown.  Nonetheless, Claire is happy to be away from the Governor and his offer. Claire reminds us of Jamie's severe seasickness. It's his one true physical weakness. She offers the acupuncture needles. He declines and asks her to distract him with conversation instead. She asks about Aunt Jocasta. Jamie hasn't seen her since he was two. Jamie can't give a decent description of her. His mind wanders, wondering if Troklus needs help with the steerage of the boat. Though elderly, he seemed to know what he was doing without aid. Jamie doesn't like feeling useless and unable. He then gives the background he knows of Jocasta. She married Cameron of Erracht before his mother and father married. That husband died, and she married his cousin Black Hugh Cameron of Aberfeldy. When he died, she married Hector Mor Cameron of Loch Eilean. As Claire points out, she had quite a taste for Camerons. Jamie recalls the Camerons to be wordsmiths, specifically the one who was part of the Rising. They were still in the harbor, working to clear it. She recalls how she last slept upon Jamie's knee in a taproom during final preparations. He begins to massage her neck while telling the story of the Camerons. He moves to sit behind her (DOA, p132, Nook). Cameron had prepared himself for the disaster of Culloden. He escaped the battle, made it home, loaded all he could in a coach and fled to Edinburgh for a ship bound for North Carolina. They made it out of the Crown's pursuit. When Hector died, he was 73. Jocasta had not seen it necessary wed again, yet (DOA, p133, Nook). (6:00) The river travel was slow going. Young Ian let his annoyance known before going to speak to the Captain. Jamie tries to wink at Claire lewdly, but since he cannot wink…Young Ian butts back into the sexually charged conversation (DOA, p133, Nook). His teenage energy is driving Jamie bonkers. It was also very hot and sticky. Claire and Fergus talk. Fergus is thrilled at the idea of 50 acres to homestead. Claire is dubious about Fergus' ability to farm with only one hand and his background. He's keen to have a house built so he can send for Marsali and the baby. He left her in the protection of friends and his patron saint in Jamaica to birth their first child.  Claire wants to know if they will call the baby Dismas after the saint (DOA, p135, Nook).  She asks why he's not in Jamaica. He doesn't believe he would be of any help in Jamaica, with childbirth being woman's work. At Fergus pondering the dangers in this new place, and Jamie needing his help, they pass a corpse of a man hung on a stake. This is how pirates were dealt with if they couldn't be taken for hanging in the city. (11:00) The next sighting of interest is an alligator gliding into the water. The Governor had given Jamie the book, The Natural History of North Carolina. Fergus launches into a Lawrence Stern story (DOA, p138, Nook).  Leave it Fergus to discuss copulation in such a way. Poor Young Ian is stunned. (13:00) Cape Fear is a tidal river; the tide surge moved them along faster giving the freedman relief from the pole and reduced anxiety over the slow pace. Everyone relaxed into the rhythm of the boat moving swiftly. Jamie presents Claire with a present (DOA, p140, Nook). Claire is thrilled with the luxurious doctor's kit. Instruments, bottles, microscope. She's in clinical heaven. Turns out this amazing box and the clinical notebook was owned by a Dr. Daniel Rawlings. He never came back for them like he was supposed to. The woman he lodged with went to the sheriff, the justice, and the constable. No one could find him.  He disappeared the year prior. Claire remembers the doctor's bag she left in the 20th century (DOA, p142, Nook). Jamie found the box at the goldsmith's shop. He intended to buy her something else; then he saw this.  Claire thinks he was trying to make up for having to send money to Laoghaire (DOA, p.143, Nook).  He's a romantic and Claire has no idea what day it is. It's not been a year since she's been back. (19:00) Claire notices the plantations and the greenery as they ride the tidal surge. When the tidal surge ran out, they stopped and ate by the river, but slept on the boat because of the water moccasins (agkistrodon piscivorous), that like to snuggle with campers on the shore. In the morning, Claire awoke with Jamie drowsy and aroused behind her (DOA, p144, Nook). He means to take his time of it when they finally can get sexy time. Claire spent her time going over the clinical casebook, while Jamie tried to give Young Ian a Latin lessons. It wasn't going at all well. Young Ian was adept at mathematics, but not at languages like his uncle, who spoke several languages. Claire was thankful Dr. Rawlings preferred English to Latin in his clinical writings.  As she reads, she gives a proper diagnosis to a patient entry (DOA, p146, Nook). Jamie continues his frustrating lessons with Young Ian, while Claire reads further. The lessons reach a loud end with Jamie yelling at Young Ian and him back (DOA, p147, Nook). Claire peeks around the corner and is swiftly brought into the conversation by Jamie (DOA, p148, Nook). Jamie is concerned for Young Ian's future. He should be at the university. Young Ian says his father was fighting in France at his age. Jamie recounts joining Ian Murray four years later when he was outlawed. This would have been after his flogging by Black Jack Randall. They fought in Flanders with a Scottish regiment (DOA, p149, Nook). Young Ian has never been told tales of his father's time in France. He thinks his mother babies him. Though admittedly she'd skelp him if he went home at that moment. Jamie goes on to explain what his parents would want for him (DOA, p151, Nook). As always Young Ian pushes back and wants to know if Jamie did what his parents wanted him to do. Jamie puts him in his place while letting the boy off the hook (DOA, p151, Nook). Jamie takes his turn at the pole, but unlike Troklus or anyone else, he wouldn't take off his shirt. Instead, he takes off his breeks then ties his shirt between his legs. Jamie will not show the scars on his back openly. He flashes Claire a smile, hands her his breeks, and recites a poem (DOA, p151, Nook). A wee bawdy and getting the lessons across to young Ian.  Jamie is a man of worth in his choices and actions. He wants what's best for his nephew, but the boy has wanderlust and adventure is where his heart leads. He is also the baby in his family; his mother wants to hold him more tightly because of it. He terrifies her. Claire is well pleased to have Dr. Rawlings medical box and journal. She can treat more effectively and efficiently with the tools of her trade. We are seeing how their paths with form, by Fergus speaking of the land grant and Jamie providing this useful box. (31:00) Chapter 9 – Two-Thirds a Ghost Everything in the opening paragraphs of chapter 9 describes the landscape and processes as the alchemy of water and trapped sun with the heat soaking into the ground and water. Jamie comes alongside her. His brief touch causes sweat to erupt. The air is thick with moisture. Claire thinks it smells wonderful though, of all the green things and sun-warmed wood (DOA, p152, Nook). Rollo settles down next to them while Young Ian is learning how to cheat at cards. Jamie knows Ian is a young man and knows his own business, even if it might cause trouble or send him the devil's way. Claire thinks he listens to Jamie, but he's still with them and not in Scotland as he was meant to be Jamie reminds her. Near the narrowing river, an opossum with babies on her back appears, Jamie and Rollo both wonder if they can catch her.  Claire hands Jamie roasted peanuts to try. He likes them. He's amazed at how easily crops grow here. Claire isn't sure and reminds him of events to come (DOA, p155, Nook). Claire tries to convey it might be their fight if they stay in that region. The war is coming. She reflects on Jamie's age with thankfulness. He's still in his prime, but no longer young. He may be tempered now not to run off into every battle that presents. North Carolina is big, and perhaps they could find a place that could remain untouched by future events. Jamie cautiously thinks of Claire as a planter's lady (DOA, p156, Nook). Jamie worries he hasn't given Claire enough material goods. Brianna is enough for her. This is Brianna's country in her time. She's an American. Jamie is willing to fight if he can make it a better and safer place for her. Claire left the heirloom pearls with Brianna. All she needs is the silver wedding band (DOA, p157, Nook). I love how they return to the simple truths between them. The inscription inside her ring is part of the love song by Catullus. These moments continue to strengthen and bond them. He wants so much for her, and she needs so little. She only needs him.  I couldn't put my finger on why I dislike the ring in the TV show so much. As I podcast prep chapter 9 of Drums of Autumn the reason for my dislike hit me. The Catullus inscription reminds us of their connectedness and foundation. It's a reminder of their beginnings. There's no specific promise the ring or their relationship hangs upon, except their vows, what they are to each other. Therefore, this is why I dislike the ring in the show. It's not only unattractive to me; it holds brokenness as it's lasting meaning. Lallybroch was barely his to give her when they married. He was an outlaw and only laird in name. It was a promise of a home he couldn't return. Then once he signed it over to Young Jamie because of the Rising, the ring becomes a broken promise. He had no home or place to give her. He was no longer a laird. The key was to someone else's door. The inscribed Celtic ring from the book never alters with the passage of time or events. I know others see it as special because it's all Jamie had to give her.  (39:00) As they rest for the night, Claire contemplates the Highland notions of hospitality and kinship, the family line, and what Jocasta MacKenzie Cameron Cameron Cameron would be like. Jocasta was the baby of the five siblings. Claire, of course, had known Dougal and Colum quite well. She thinks Jocasta will be tall and maybe red-haired. Claire ponders what Jamie will say when asked about the last time he saw Dougal or Colum. Remember Jamie had killed Dougal in her defense before Culloden. Colum had died of his disease just before. She joined Jamie in sleep after remembering his ease of sleeping anywhere. (40:00) Claire wakes to them being boarded by pirates. Rollo tried to bite one of them. He was injured. Claire told one of the masked men she wanted to help the dog. He waved her on with his pistol. Rollo was conscious and whining. Claire found him to have a strong pulse. He's not seriously injured. Ian even has to hold him back from going after the pirates once more.  The leader of the pirates is none other than Stephen Bonnet (DOA, p161, Nook). Claire is hearing bottles breaking leaps up to go after her medicine box (DOA, p162, Nook). After being drug back on deck, the robber she'd hit pulled at her rings. She was reluctant, but Bonnet told her she must. She took off Frank's gold ring, but Jamie's silver ring was more difficult to release from her finger. Instead of handing them over, Claire decides to swallow the rings. Ouch! Going down and coming out will not feel pleasant. Jamie crushes Claire to the deck to protect her. Bonnet stops the other man from mortally harming either of them. Bonnet's version of debt repayment is a skewed and honorless one (DOA, p154, Nook). Bonnie came for the gems he'd heard about, and he also claimed one of her rings off the deck. Everyone scrambled to get things back in order after the men left. Claire likely had a concussion, as well as a few other cuts and bruises. Jamie is angry and according to Ian enough to do physical violence, though he doubted he would raise a hand to Claire. Claire made the situation worse by trying to swallow the rings and clubbing the robber on the head for messing with the doctor's box. She tended to Rollo with Ian's help. Her throat was sore; she had no idea which ring she maintained possession of.  In an unusual move, Jamie took off his shirt to help the freedman use a pole to move the boat. When they were sufficiently moving, Eutroclus took the pole from Jamie. (45:45) Jamie turns his attention to a nervous Claire. He means to help her dislodge the ring (DOA, p167, Nook). Every time I read this passage my guts roil, and I get nauseated.  His method worked, though Claire is none too happy with him (DOA, p168, Nook). Stephen Bonnet has Frank's ring. The deck is back in order, and Claire holds a cup of applejack near her face. She's unable to drink anything just yet but finds it comforting nonetheless. They had gone from potential riches to rags, and the only goods that remained were a bag of beans and her medicine box. Claire felt powerless like she was falling down a well having their circumstances and even future altered so swiftly and unexpectedly at the hands of Bonnet. Jamie must feel even worse. He was responsible for so many. He'd sent Laoghaire money, and she was far better off than they were now. What would Jamie do to Bonnet for this injustice? Jamie had allowed Bonnet to escape. He had helped him. Was Jamie concerned over the countless others that might be harmed by Bonnet being loose? Jamie thinks himself a fool, though Claire tries to say he was kind and is not to blame. Someone had told Bonnet of the gems they were trying to sell. Likely one of Lillington's servants. He apologizes for Claire losing her other ring. She tries to say it's okay but can't (DOA, p171, Nook). They stood without talking, the rain waiting to break over them. Her hand looked frail and pale without the ring, in Jamie's larger hand. Her hand the same as it ever was an instrument of healing, but different somehow without it. She lifted her ringed right hand and pressed it against her heart to reassure Jamie.  The rain began (DOA, p171, Nook). (51:30) Claire is momentarily comforted by what she still has. The safety and comfort of the silver ring and Jamie. How might she feel in the future? Remember back to the attack by the soldiers after they were wed and she had to kill a man. She felt okay at the time but later felt that Jamie didn't protect her. That he put her in a bad position. Will the loss of Frank's ring be brought up again? What else might it mean to her? She's an honorable and loyal woman. She never took Frank's ring off when she married Jamie. He mattered to her. She never took Jamie's ring off when she returned to Frank pregnant with Brianna. They represented all that was dear to her upon the instruments of her work. How with this effect Jamie in the future? What will he do to Bonnet? How will they arrive at Jocasta's? Will she accept them seeming like beggars? Will the loss of the gems and their lowered circumstances press Jamie to accept the Governor's offer of land even knowing what it means? These are pivotal chapters indeed. The title of this chapter leads me to think Stephen Bonnet is the one who's two-thirds a ghost. He should be dead. What's Coming up? Chapter 10 Drums of Autumn (DOA). How can you participate? Send your comments to contact@adramofoutlander.com or call the listener line at 719-425-9444 by Friday of each week. If you're reading ahead, you can leave comments for any part of the book too. Join the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday nights at 6 pm PT/9pm ET using the hashtag #ADoO. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook Follow A Dram of Outlander Thank you for sharing posts, joining the discussions, and following this website or pages listed below! Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comments.

Drums of Autumn Week 1 Chapter 1 Before we begin, we left off Voyager with Claire and Jamie et al. find themselves blown off course and landing in Georgia. Claire had suffered a broken leg. Duncan Innes, Fergus, and Young Ian were with Claire and Jamie. Marsali is in Jamaica pregnant and waiting for the birth of their baby. John Grey is the Governor of Jamaica. The Porpoise sunk during the harrowing storm as it followed the Artemis. Yi Tien Cho stayed on Jamaica. Archibald Campbell was the fiend and murdered the woman YTC was accused of murdering. He is dead. Geillis is dead at the hand of Claire after she and Jamie found her in the cave at Abandawe where she was set to sacrifice Young Ian to go back to the future to have the prophecy fulfilled through Jamie's line. Summary: They are in the New World. Claire is recovered. It's hot and muggy in Charleston. A friend is hanged. A prisoner escapes. Young Ian stays put. A fur friend is procured. Ale all around. A lament is sung. Plans are made. Claire wants a bath. Jamie is the leader and protector. They need to bury the body, then go north. Chapter 1 A Hanging in Eden Charleston, June 1767 They are in Charleston, South Carolina. As indicated by the title of the book and the opening line to this chapter, drums are an important theme. It's a hot day and men will be hanged. It is crowded with spectators. A friend of Jamie's from Ardsmuir Gavin Hayes was among those set to hang. He was mightily drunk per Jamie's help. He stole 6 pounds 6 shillings worth and would die for it. That's about $1072 in American dollars today. Can you imagine losing your life for a $1000? When Gavin was hung, Jamie made sure he saw him and was comforted by his presence. A loyal friend is Jamie Fraser. Claire and Fergus watched the hanging too. It's not a pretty business. It's not efficient whether or not the hangman knows his job. One of the other prisoners makes a break for it. All hell breaks loose, and he seems to get away. They escape the chaos to find Young Ian. Fergus is told to claim Gavin's body. The Merry Fraser band is rounded out by Duncan Innes being alongside. Jamie expects to be sending Young Ian back to Scotland as he promised his sister Jenny and Ian. He's concerned about their money. Claire cleverly sewed her pocket shut, and Jamie is hiding his portion in his pants. Hopefully, no tart of a harlot tries to pick his breaks. Young Ian finds them, and he's exceedingly happy. Jamie intent on getting Young Ian passage to Scotland heads with everyone in tow toward the docks. He attracts attention from the ladies along the way. He's mindful of his extra package. Turning gems into money was difficult. They were wealthy on paper and functionally poor. The atmosphere was stuffy, hot, windless, and filled with all sorts of the stench. The Olivier's who had helped them after the shipwreck gave them modest transportation and provisions for their trip to South Carolina. It turns out Young Ian has been playing dice and winning. He also has procured a rather wolfish dog named Rollo. Jamie playing animal whisperer makes acquaintance with the beast. Ian has it all sussed – the dog hunts for himself. Jamie doesn't think the captain of the ship he intended to send Young Ian home on would want a dog aboard. Looking all too happy turns out the ship left three days prior.  Jamie is worried what Jenny will say. Off to a tavern they go. Jamie needs a drink. Making plans stay and try to sell a stone and secure alternate passage or head north to Cape Fear, NC where Jamie has family relations. Young Ian thinks it's grand to go north – he can help be of protection – the boy who trouble finds. In his excitement, he names all the things he hopes to meet – Indians, bears, panthers, and the foul creature – the skunk. In this unfamiliar place, Jamie is very worried about being able to protect themselves against whomever and whatever they come across. It's wild and much untamed. He knows people tell stories and they might be fodder for conversation. Word could be out about the gems. He's acting as leader of his wee clan of people. They would feel safer in Cape Fear because of the large Scottish Highlander settlement. Claire can only think about bathing and removing the clothing she's been wearing in that scorching heat and sleeping rough in for eight days. Soldiers come into the pub no doubt searching for the escaped prisoner. Jamie and Duncan were ill at ease with it. Jamie's tell is a hand curling into a fist or tapping with his fingers. Fergus arrives aggravated. He's unhappy with how much the priest/pastor wants to charge to bury Gavin. He's such one for the insult. It's hilarious. They have very little money, and that would put them too near pennilessness. A rag woman made a bargain with Fergus to take the clothing and wash the body. He's in the cart waiting to for burial. Duncan is on his way to drunkenness. Poor Gavin. Slainte. They discuss where to bury Gavin since the priest wants too much money. The wood will not do. They go on to tell a lengthy story of a night Gavin came across a spirit while looking for an escaped cow. He was mortally afraid of the dark ever after. Until he left home to follow the Bonnie Prince, he never went out after dark. The cow was waiting outside the croft in the morning looking as if she'd been ridden to hell and back. Gavin never knew what happened to his wife or son after Culloden. His son had been on the field next to him when the fighting started. Even with lists kept it would be impossible to find any other existing transported family or those who may be alive in Scotland. They made the point it might be best to never know for certain what happened to your child, hope could remain. Jamie and Claire knew Brianna was safe and sound in the 20th century. They had that between them. With Rollo lying under the table the serving maid was careful to avoid him.  Duncan is drunk and grieving Gavin. Duncan decides they will indeed sing a lament for the man. The taproom responds to his opening notes with near violence until they realize he is singing. Even the dog lets out a woof. He sings the lament in Gaelic. The other tables joined into the chorus – realizing violence wouldn't happen – but they didn't know Duncan was saying disparaging things. Fergus savvy as ever took a hat to pass around, and the drunken patrons filled it with many coins. Claire went out to relieve her bladder and spied the cart – seeing an outline of a body she presumed it to be Gavin. She hoped he'd enjoyed the lament. Claire heard a familiar tune coming from inside the taproom – The Anacreon Song which was written sometime in 1770 -1771, 3-4 years after the year in the book. It's a drinking song – the tune was used for the Star-Spangled Banner. This opening chapter sets the tone for life in the new world. The weather is hot; there's not much money in circulation to exchange gemstones with, they are outsiders, it's unfamiliar and potentially dangerous from gossip and all the wild things of the vast wilderness. Jamie is reasserting himself as the leader. Young Ian is staying at least for a little while. Fergus is the faithful if salty sidekick. Marsali is in Jamaica waiting for the baby to be born. Claire is recovered from her broken leg. They have to start over yet again. Jamie and Claire as a recommitted couple stepping into their future. Though near penniless, Jamie's aunt should be able to assist them. Links of interest: White Point Garden Community history of Charleston Myths and Facts about execution by hanging Highland Scots North Carolina Scottish Laments - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLXd2wl2f-Q, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0AS8TrZ82U&index=15&list=RDVLXd2wl2f-Q The Anacreon Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydAIdVKv84g, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1auJXq7q7w What's Coming up? Chapter 2 Drums of Autumn (DOA). How can you participate? Send your comments to contact@adramofoutlander.com or call the listener line at 719-425-9444 by Friday of each week. Join the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday nights at 6pm PT/9pm ET using the hashtag #ADoO. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook All images are Wiki Commons. Click on picture for attribution link. 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Uncharted 311 Written for television by: Karen Campbell and Sharon Goss Directed by: Charlotte Brändström As always, my initial thoughts and links of interest are below. You'll need to click and listen to the podcast to hear my full and thoughtful commentary. Enjoy! I did. Starz Synopsis: After making a leap of faith, Claire washes up on a seemingly deserted island where survival is her only option. Navigating treacherous waters has crippled the Artemis, so Jamie devises a joyful moment for his crew in the midst of devastating setbacks. My Summary: Claire washes ashore after jumping overboard. After her clothes dry, she walks, and walks, and walks. She sleeps until fire ants wake her. She walks some more, she sleeps, a giant snake wakes her. She walks and passes out near a home in the jungle. She's wakes tied to a bed. An angry woman gives her water. She sleeps. She wakes to meet a priest, who unties her. She's told she cannot travel yet. Mamacita (angry woman) sends her to bathe. They have a meal. The priest is defrocked and Mamacita is his mother-in-law. His wife is dead. The Artemis is dead in the water, some of the crew are dead. Jamie and others are mending the mast. A roasted Arabella gives Claire hope. She runs through the jungle toward the beach. She injures her arm. She sees the Artemis about to set sail. The mirror she stole attracts attention. Jamie comes to shore for her. Yi Tien Cho sutures her arm while Jamie drinks wine. A small peace is made between Claire and Marsali. There's a beach wedding. Fergus is formally adopted by Jamie. Claire eats turtle soup while fevered. Injects self with penicillin. Drunk on soup she won't take no for an answer. Yi Tien Cho is pleased at the soup's after effects. What happened: Oh, I love turtles. Aha, foreshadowing. She really can sleep anywhere. Watch out for the wave… Swim Claire swim. You can do it. How fortunate her pack of clothing made it to shore before her. Now I want an umbrella drink and a chaise lounge. Where's Waldo? More umbrella drinks por favor. The Rule of Threes for Survival is a real thing. She walks. The most delicious leaf water of all time. I predict fair Claire is getting sunburnt. Anyone else wish she had Samwise with her? And she walks. FLINT oh yes. Buh bye bum roll. She'd totally win the Survivor fire challenge. Claire's mellow is harshed. Adrenaline and pain will wake you up. Freaking A fire ants! And she walks. Please someone hand her an Eos. JHRC spoiled coconuts. One does not simply go to Mordor. And she sleeps. Claire's mellow is harshed again. This time a big ass snake. It's not safe to be awake, it's not safe to sleep. Damn this island. And she walks. I hope she gets there to return the precious. Crocodile bones. Hm. Could this mean something? She hears and sees a man, and promptly says, “I can't even,” and passes out. Hey angry woman she needs to sit up to drink. Did this just take a Misery turn? Salve on her legs and tied to keep from scratching. Uh oh, the devil's zipper. Claire wakes to a man and a dog. Father Fogden of Hacienda de la Fuente. Water does a body good. “I'm a doctor, not a saint.” It's a miracle. Baby goat in the house. San Domingue, Haiti. Well, hey, hey Coco. Or rather cuckoo for coconuts. So, who is this Ermenegilda? Angry woman = Mamacita. Cow? It's better than being called a whore for a change. A warm bath. Heavenly. Except for the ram skull watching over her. Baby goats are so cute. Does the food taste of anger and resentment? Relationship status – It's complicated. Relationship status – widowed. No sangria to full cups of sangria that no one poured. Mamacita is full of side eye. He got weed! Yupa doesn't exist. Mamacita needs some weed. So now she's a whore Mamacita. Claire the thief. Poor lovesick and grieving Father. Dude, this is my story. Hit the road Jack. Claire speaks the language of Coco. Arabella is in their bellies. That's some freaky sh*t right there Padre. Abandawe, you say? Bloody hell the woman did see. Chinaman? Run, Claire, run. The Artemis is undergoing repairs. Raines, Warren, and Murphy are dead. HayLie are no AngPurt. How handy one of the men can man the helm. Claire runs. Hurry Claire. They did a right quick job of the repairs. She made it to the beach bleeding and with the mirror. Ah Uncle Lamb's training no doubt. I-spy with my spyglass, Sassenach. Settle down T-Rex, she cannae hear you. Is this a kissing book Grandpa? Yi Tien Cho to the suture rescue. Claire spills. Nice job Yi Tien Cho. A wedding is planned. Please take this fowl for my ignorance. “There was a time when I was a stranger in a strange land.” Forgiveness and weed. A sign of kindness between Marsali and Claire. I want to enjoy the secks like you and daddy. (Even if you are a hoor Mother Claire) “He's missing a hand.” “Not as though he's lost his cock.” “If ye'd hurry up and get on wi' it, I could find out.” “You have a name too? And a cock? I cannot marry you without it, it's not allowed.” Fergus Claudel Fraser. The adoption only took 20 years. AWWWWW sniff. Who doesn't love a wedding? A beach wedding Laoghaire would lose her mind over. Claire and Jamie get to share a cabin finally. Claire is chowing down some soup. Fevered and drunk. Bring on the penicillin. Those damn tropical germs. Come on big man, just stab her wi' it. I think that's her thigh. Claire is randy. Turtle soup is an aphrodisiac. It's been a while for the nipple eye stare. “You can't get drunk on turtle soup.” “You can't be drunk if you're standing up.” “This must be what it's like making love in hell. With a burning she-devil.” “Honorable wife, she enjoyed the turtle soup.” Go away Yi Tien Cho. If the cabin is rocking…. Yi Tien Cho and the duo are most satisfied with the outcome. It's good to see stable Jamie back in fine form. Claire is strong and able without being overwrought. Yi Tien Cho is honorable and dependable. Finally, Fergus and Marsali (FergAli) are married. For Book Readers: Seamless changes to make it fit this week. Finally, a Jamie who looks familiar. What's Coming up? Episode 312 The Bakra The Artemis finally reaches Jamaica bringing Jamie and Claire that much closer to their goal. During a lavish ball on the island, the Frasers encounter old allies, as well as former adversaries who threaten to derail their mission. Bakra means slave master and is also a goat. How can you participate? To have your questions, comments for email or call in to the listener line after the show airs. Join the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday nights at 6pm PT/9pm ET to discuss the previous latest episode using the hashtag #ADoO. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the official website. All photos are property of Starz/Sony. Retrieved from Outlander-Online screen captures.  Follow A Dram of Outlander Thank you for sharing posts, joining the discussions, and following this website or pages listed below! Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, YouTube To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comments.

Heaven & Earth 310 Written by Luke Schelhaas Directed by David Moore   My first impressions (with some links of interest) are below, to hear my deeper thoughts, you'll need to click and listen to the podcast. Enjoy! Starz Synopsis: Claire races to discover the source of an epidemic aboard a disease-stricken ship before hundreds of sailors die. And as Jamie locks horns with Captain Raines, Fergus finds himself torn between loyalty and love. My Summary: Due to the typhoid outbreak, Claire is pressed into service aboard The Porpoise. Fergus is a romantic. The Porpoise sets sail. Jamie loses his mind at the captain for not pursuing the ship and winds up in the brig. Claire gets a keen helper and turns The Porpoise into a floating hospital. Fergus refuses to help milord escape. Jamie is frantic and once again vomiting. Claire finds patient zero. Claire meets goat lady. Claire learns an arrest will be made. Claire threatens a man. Claire's first escape is foiled.  Jamie is an arse to Fergus. Fergus still refuses to help with the cockamamie scheme. Claire loses helper. Marsali has a plan to free Jamie. Jamie gives his blessing. Claire escapes. How it played: Jamie ever vigilant, watches The Porpoise and sharpens his dirk. Enough with the horseshoe already. Fergus cannae give a posy, so a sachet it is. Queue: AWWWWWW Jamie. It's not all about you. Buh Bye Porpi. Like a T Rex Jamie goes stomping and thrashing. And chewing scenery. Um Jamie, I hate to tell you, Raines is the Captain, not you man. Cap'n Raines is not yer bitch. So, when did you become an expert on sails Jamie? Damn right you do Captain. Well now Jamie you've just assaulted the Captain. My penis err my weapon is bigger than yours. Now look what you've done, you're in the brig. Dear Hayes, why you a camera hog? Silk sail? These decks are so clean, you could eat off them. When you've had a wee too much booze… You moron, it's mostly vomit. You are questioning Surgeon Claire's AUTHORITAH buddy boy. Elias Pound that's right you tell ‘im. R-E-S-P-E-C-T Clean hands for all! Grog in lieu of pure alcohol. Claire do you have to yell at sweet Elias? I want to put Mr. Pound in my pocket. Keep your fingers out your mouth boy. Calm and cool Claire. Brownie points to Elias. Scots to the distilling Claire is playing a game of would you rather with the cook. The cook was calling the Scots whores (slags). You tell him Elias. Smug Claire is smug. I can feel Claire's hands cracking as the pure alcohol dries on her hands. Maybe instructing Elias on the ways of germ management BEFORE he started helping you… He's 14. A wee bairn. Night night Quigley. The overwhelm is palpable. In search of patient zero. The script is so beautiful in the log. I wonder who wrote it out. They're dead Jim, all of them. Howard is Typhoid Mary. At least he didn't call her a whore. FRASER why did they use their real name? And more vomiting Jamie. This episode reminds me of the wee hours of the morning after a huge party. Seriously Jamie, those men are going to hurt her? Your machismo is showing. The rat's nest for hair he does. Man, you wreak of desperation and vomit. That's one stupid ass plan. Go back to your bucket. Insert eye roll. Ack this is painful. Cool your tits Jamie. Now you're just being a dick. Fergus is right. Your pain doesn't mean you get to be mean. Now you're blackmailing him? Gah Jamie. STAHP. Looks like Giovanni Ribisi in that there shroud. The dark side of nasal piercing. Claire is getting worn down. Who else recited the Lord's Prayer with Leonard? Even Claire joined in. Top a-hole move cook man. I was expecting Doctor Who to show up right then. And Elias to the rescue yet again. Pound sand Cosworth. What he said…. Book readers I know, I know. I know who is supposed to be hear right now. It's okay. Put a bit here and there. Compartmentalizing is what it's about. Another rabbit reference. The theme of the season. The quick bond between Elias and Claire is lovely. Oh, and he has no mommy. ANNEKJE!!!!!! Dumbass drank the pure alcohol. That's going to hurt in the morning. Claire's cool has left the fucking building. Goat's milk for the win. I spy a Portuguese flag. Oh Claire, you ought not go in there. Not the Bruja. But she finds damning information logged about Jamie. It's a trap. Who's the Tompkins? Ugh threatening a fake rape scream. Claire, you could do better. Who's the hoor now Marsali…hm? Pretty hot though. They have chemistry. Better make sure the flag is down before you're walking about Fergus. Elias looks awful. Claire is crafting a plan. Spymaster Fergus Drum Roll Tompkins is THE ONE-EYED MAN. It's getting little shop of horrors up in here. He's the one who fought with Young Ian and worked for Sir Percival. Crème de Uh Oh. Better than death, she put him with the source. I smile like that when someone hands me cheese. Annekje the ally. “My goats needs grass.” Touché Fergus. The epidemic is contained. Happiness returns in music. Claire searches for Elias and…noooooooo “Mother?” Sniff. No, you cried ugly tears. Book fans, I KNOW, I KNOW. It's not him here either. Goats plus grass equals escape. But wait there's more. Damn you Leonard. Foiled. Sweet Jamie has the photos. Marsali hatches a plan. Yer word will set ye free. Jamie stop being a whiner. Schooled by the stepdaughter. FINALLY blessing given. JHRC Claire listen to Annekje and jump! Bloody hell Claire, do it. Now! Besides Claire's mad skills, Elias Pound, Fergus, and Annekje are the clear heroes of this episode. Jamie was like Godzilla stomping and burning down Tokyo. Claire jumps. Jamie is freed. Marsali and Fergus get the blessing. What about the one-eyed man? How will Claire warn Jamie? Learn all about Typhoid from Outlander Medicine, here. What's Coming up? Episode 311 Uncharted How can you participate? To have your questions, comments for email or call in to the listener line after the show airs. Join the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday nights at 6pm PT/9pm ET to discuss the previous latest podcast chapters using the hashtag #ADoO. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. All pictures are the property of Sony/Starz. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter,Instagram,Facebook, and the official website. Follow A Dram of Outlander Thank you for sharing posts, joining the discussions, and following this website or pages listed below!  Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, YouTube To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comments.

If we sound tired it's because we just finished a great convo with Bekah, Heidi and Julie as we discussed this week's episode of Outlander: The Doldrums. To be honest, it was not the most exciting episode for us, but somehow we stretched our convo into an hour and had an amazing chat happening online with those listening live on Twitter using the hashtag #Hangoutlander and from the HILARIOUS You Tube Commenters! From confusion to the setting of where the port was, to feeling a bit icky about Fergus and Marsali, the convo was all over the place. Plus @Purelyamuse on Twitter gave us our mantra that we're adopting for the Show: Let's Willoughby the Hell out of the Rape Culture on Outlander Thanks for listening! We love your hate AND love comments! Catch all our Hangoutlander coverage at Hangoutlander.com and join us LIVE every Monday night during the season at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PST on You Tube. Find the schedule at links here.  

Outlander Podcast Hosts Mary & Blake discuss Outlander Season 3 episode 9: The Doldrums. In this episode, we chat: why we love Yi Tien Cho, wanting a little more of characterization from some of the new additions, Jamie and Claire talking goodnight moon and bunnies, Blackjack(?) Sparrow, investing in Fergus and Marsali, and much more! […] The post Outlander Cast: The Doldrums – Episode 103 appeared first on Outlander Cast.

So this episode is kind of... the doldrums, no? Still, there's plenty to get excited about, including a killer performance from Gary Young as Yi Tien Cho, some world-class eye-rolling from Marsali, and a rash of Kebbie Lebbie-related humor. Oh, and one other thing: it's our 50th episode!   Stay tuned for more this week, specifically for Patreon subscribers.   Like the show? Leave us a review on iTunes! It really does help.    Love, Allison, Julie, and Janine

The Doldrums 309 Written by Shannon Goss Directed by David Moore Another excellent offering. I enjoyed it. Great flow and storytelling. You'll need to listen to the podcast to hear what I really think.   Starz Synopsis: Claire and Jamie leave Scotland, sailing to the West Indies on an urgent quest. But when the superstitious crew looks for someone to blame after a string of bad luck, rescue comes from an unlikely source. My Summary: They obtained a ship to search for the lost nephew, Fergus brings a stowaway, seasickness overwhelms Jamie until needles save him, Claire doctors those who need it, superstitious sailors create suspicions during weeks of windless standstill, the china man and Jamie win the day, the weather returns as does the passion, a plague ship commandeers Claire. The End. Setup: Jamie and Claire have secured the Artemis, cousin Jared's ship to take to the West Indies. Jamie will be the supercargo (a representative of the ship's owner on board a merchant ship, responsible for overseeing the cargo and its sale). The ship Young Ian was taken on is the Portuguese flag, the Bruja (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhvFVpp6sDc). It's late in the season for taking a ship, the seas will not be calm. Jared makes not of Jamie being prone to seasickness. Jared is upbeat about their ability to find Young Ian.  Jamie has sent a letter to Jenny and Ian explaining everything. They won't get it until the ship is far from Scotland. Fergus is up to something. Jamie vows he won't return to Scotland unless he has Young Ian with him. He's a man on a mission. Superstition is high among the men on the ship. Women and redheads are bad luck. Enter Fergus with Marsali they're hand fast (http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/tying_the_knot_handfasting_through_the_ages.shtml). Stepdad Jamie is not a happy man about the surprise.  Marsali is a firecracker of a young woman. He refuses to allow Fergus and Marsali to consummate their marriage and puts Marsali in Claire's cabin. Jamie's in the doghouse with Claire now. Jamie also mentions the wind as being necessary to catching up to the Bruja quickly. State of Mind: Jamie is worried he's being punished by God because he wanted Claire so much and needed the treasure to pay Laoghaire her hush money. Claire seems distant from Jamie and maybe questioning staying. He's questioning whether they'll be happy. He says he'll take her to the stones if she doesn't want to stay. He's insecure in the state of their reunion. They haven't settled in after the Laoghaire event or her wondering if they should be together on the cliff top. There's tension and unease between them. They secure the Artemis from cousin Jared. They set sail after the Bruja to the West Indies after young Ian. Hayes and Lesley are the replacement bromance for Angus and Rupert. Fergus has a stowaway, Marsali, Laoghaire's daughter. They are traditionally married through handfasting. Jamie is one angry stepdad. He and Claire, along with Marsali and Fergus will not be sharing quarters. King of Virtue is would seem. Jamie's in the doghouse with Claire now too. His seasickness is in full swing. She treats with ginger tea. Claire treats an injury. The men believe someone didn't touch the horse shoe for good luck. Claire scoffs at the superstitious ways. Claire's invited to dine with the captain. Jamie tries to talk Fergus out of the marriage to no avail. Fergus claims he was cowardly in not telling Jamie about his courting Marsali. Like Jamie was in not telling Claire about Laoghaire. Jamie being a protective stepfather asks if Marsali knows all about Fergus' past. He's serious about Marsali having lain with no other woman or her since they began courting. Dining with the captain solo, Claire gets instructed on the superstitions and the power they hold. https://www.boaterexam.com/blog/2011/07/boater-superstitions.aspx Can you imagine Claire and Marsali walking around topless to calm the sea? Jamie is horrifically seasick. Yi Tien Cho tells Jamie he could lose his baws because of the excessive vomiting, but he has a remedy. Marsali's trying to charm Claire, but the hoor ain't biting that hook. The act doesn't last long, Marsali's true colors show. Yer a hoor. Indeed, the hoor should get the bigger bed. Claire pondering the bare bosomed bow. “My rack is finer.” Jamie is eating like his life depends upon it. Right as rain he is. Marsali knows everything. They're asking for Jamie's blessing. Claire is on their side. Jamie is stubborn as a rock. Yi Tien Cho doesn't want to be forgotten, like the vanishing deck poetry. Time passes, Claire tends to injuries of the crew and makes medicines. There's a rave in the galley. Claire happens upon Yi Tien Cho administering acupuncture. Jamie is trying to hail the mother ship with his face. Hurt her feelings? What? He thinks she would use it a fuel she doesn't belong there if she knew her tea wasn't working. I'm not loving insecure Jamie. Needs assurity she loves him. Claire's giggle is adorable. AHA the doldrums. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/doldrums.html It must be bad luck. Someone didn't touch the damned horse shoe. Jamie forgets the needles and freaks out the men. Spotlight on Hayes – he must be the evil offender. When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore! In the great green room, there was a telephone and a red balloon… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yu_g5x3ZoQ Sniff we miss Bree too. Weeks with no wind. Danger rises. Water barrels have gone bad. How does he know to boil the rest of the water? The men are looking for the offender and want him overboard. The captain wants to give the men what they want. A death to feed the superstition. Keep order. Jamie will not allow it. Hayes is being singled out. He doesn't remember touching it. Don't do it Hayes!!!!! Testosterone poisoning and mob rule. Jamie to the rescue, with wingman Yi Tien Cho. Jamie doesn't need that rotator cuff. To diffuse the mob Yi Tien Cho captivates with his own story. Claire shut up. Yi Tien Cho is laying it down. And he scatters his story to the wind returned. Mic drop. The weather returns with a vengeance, as does joy and fresh water. Jamie and Claire reignite. He's digging her silver streak. Me too Jamie. Ah she coins him the king of all men if he were to praise her gray in the 2th century. Their back to each other. Oh, hell no an English Man o'War. That's certainly not good fortune, English boarding your vessel. Pressing men was a thing. http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/feature/british-navy-impressment/ Wee bairn Captain Thomas Leonard of the Porpoise needs a surgeon. A plague outbreak on his ship. Claire scolds him for coming on board. Tsk tsk Mr. Leonard. Jamie doesn't want her to go. She's sworn an oath. And she's been inoculated. She thinks it typhoid. He gets it. Ain't no stopping her and her doctoring. Jamie's finger tapping watching her go. Claire rubs her hands as she is upon the Porpoise., That's her tell. I love the pickups on her skirts to shorten her layers for ease of movement. It's a hellish scene. Shite and vomit. The Foleys must have had a blast. She surveys the ill. Claire thinks I'll give you an action plan of protocols and procedures and will be on her way. Elias Pound sweet wee man boy. Yeah sure you'll alert them she'll be a little while. And buh bye Artemis. The Porpoise is going to Jamaica with Claire on it. Jamie is going to be pissed!!!!! Episode Quotes: You'll need to listen to find out.  What's Coming up? Episode 310 Heaven & Earth How can you participate? To have your questions, comments for email or call in to the listener line after the show airs. Join the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday nights at 6pm PT/9pm ET to discuss the previous latest podcast chapters using the hashtag #ADoO. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. All pictures are the property of Sony/Starz. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter,Instagram,Facebook, and the official website.   Follow A Dram of Outlander Thank you for sharing posts, joining the discussions, and following this website or pages listed below!  Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, YouTube To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comments.  

In this episode of Sex & Whisky, story expert Lani Diane Rich celebrates Marsali, endures NotAngus and NotRupert, and imagines an alternate treatment of the Yi Tien Cho material while discussing Outlander Season 3, Episode 9, The Doldrums.

First Wife 309 Written by Joy Blake Directed by Jennifer Getzinger I loved this episode. It could've gone sideways on so many levels, but delightfully did not. It's emotional, deep, funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, painful, connecting, and raw. The characters are spot on. The direction is beautiful. We meet favorites and a someone we'd rather forget. We see their hearts out in the wide open. This episode is near flawless.    Here's the outline to the podcast this week. I warn you, it IS a rather lengthy listen at 92 minutes. There is so much to cover I couldn't do it in any less time.  Enjoy! Starz Synopsis Claire returns to Lallybroch with Jamie, where she does not receive quite the reception she was expecting. Unbeknownst to her, Jamie's made some choices in their time apart which come back to haunt them with a vengeance. Key Players Claire, Jamie, Young Ian, Jenny, Ian, Young Janet, Laoghaire, Joan(ie), Marsali, and Ned Gowan. Key Scenarios Claire and Jamie bringing Young Ian home.  Claire returning after 20 years with no word in between.  Jamie repairing his relationship with Ian and Jenny.  Claire wanting to tell the truth to Jenny and Ian about who and what she is like they told Murtagh. Jamie's Secret Wife and the interruption of him about to tell Claire. Ian putting Jenny in her place.  Claire confronting Jenny about Laoghaire and their reparation. Laoghaire shooting Jamie while trying to shoot Claire. Young Ian bonding with Aunty Claire. Repairing the Laoghaire with Claire Dispatching of Laoghaire since marriage is invalid. NED GOWAN. The treasure to pay for the alimony Entrusting Jamie and Claire with Young Ian to go to get treasure and go to France with them. Claire having doubts over the realities of being back with Jamie. How hard it already has been. Jamie assuring her she is meant to be there. They are mated for life. Favorite Quotes from Episode (you need to listen to fdind out) Excellent direction, music, writing flowed well, it felt cohesive and not rushed, even though much ground was covered. A promising and marked improvement over the missteps in 307. Follow Outlander Medicine to get details on the surgery. What's to Come Jamie and Claire must figure out what ship he is on and where it is going to follow him and get him back. Hello South Africa Black Sails filming locale. Must tell his sister and Ian Young Ian was kidnapped. Must come up with money for Laoghaire and the girls. Yi Tien Cho and Fergus should show up in the next episode. When do we find out about Murtagh?  Their wild adventure officially begins. What's Coming up? Episode 309 The Doldrums How can you participate? To have your questions, comments for email or call in to the listener line after the show airs. Join the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday nights at 6pm PT/9pm ET to discuss the previous latest podcast chapters using the hashtag #ADoO. Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook. All pictures are the property of Sony/Starz. Visit Outlander Starz on social media, like or follow: Twitter,Instagram,Facebook, and the official website.   Follow A Dram of Outlander Thank you for sharing posts, joining the discussions, and following this website or pages listed below!  Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+, YouTube To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comments.

Voyager Chapters 27-53 Overview Part 2 It's ON! Jamie had to save Young Ian from the burning printshop. It turns out, someone is after Jamie and trying to connect his legit work with his smuggling life.  With Edinburgh being unsafe, it's decided they will head to Lallybroch to return Young Ian after picking up a shipment of smuggled goods from a ship in Arbroath. That plan goes haywire too when excise men appear at the meeting site. Jamie and his smuggling crew het away, but they find a hung exciseman on their exit. This means whoever is after Jamie is trying to frame him for murder, as well as, smuggling, and creating seditious materials. Someone means SERIOUS business.  They continue to Lallybroch. All seems well after smoothing out Young Ian's return and coming up with a fit punishment for uncle and nephew. Claire is reunited a little coolly with Jenny Murray, Jamie's sister.  This is about the only place Claire has ever felt like home. She's so happy to be back. A wonderful night spent in Jamie's arms, until morning comes and three riders could be seen coming onto the property. Claire and Jamie are getting in some pre-breakfast lovin', when a ferocious knock at the door and entry into the room shockingly break the mood. A young woman takes in the scene and asks Jamie, "Daddy! WHO is THAT woman?" This is Claire's worst nightmare...Jamie has a family. He has a wife and children. Jamie's face turns white, the same shade as Claire's thighs. He gets dressed and follows the young woman downstairs, leaving Claire to stew. She gets dressed and fumes with rage.  When he returns, they have an all-out knockdown, drag out, row. We learn the young woman is Marsali, Laoghaire's daughter. Laoghaire is Jamie's wife. Jenny breaks up the fight, sends Jamie away, and tends to Claire.  Claire leaves without saying goodbye to Jamie. She plans on going back to the stones. She is devastated to her core.  Before she can get back to the stones, young Ian catches her up and says Uncle Jamie is dying. Reluctantly, Claire returns to treat him. She hits him up with penicillin multiple times and he survives. They work out their problems, and get Jamie properly divorced. They need money to pay off the fees he owes Laoghaire for the divorce. They plan to use a gem from the Seal Island box he found back when he was at Ardsmuir. The plan goes awry and they must go after the Bruja who took the gems and young Ian. To sea they go. Seasickness. Sharks. Pirates. Turtle Soup. A man o' war. Separation. Typhoid. Storms. All this, before they both end up on Hispaniola. Claire meets Lawrence Stern and Father Fogden. Jamie pretends to be a French Captain. Then they are reunited. Fergus and Marsali are married in a fantastic midnight wedding by the inebriated and nutty Father Fogden.  They get a lead on Young Ian after Claire accidentally must buy a slave after starting a melee at the slave market.  That is certainly an enormous amount of adventure! What's Coming up? Voyager roundup chapters 54 to the end and the current S3 news. We're counting down to the September 10th Season 3 premiere of Outlander. How can you participate? To have your questions, comments for the regular read along, email or call in to the listener line by Thursday. Join the weekly Twitter chat Wednesday nights at 6pm PT/9pm ET to discuss the previous latest podcast chapters using the hashtag #ADoO.  Comments or messages may be included in the podcast or a written post. The entire Outlander book series is written by Diana Gabaldon. You can find her on Twitter and Facebook All photos are wiki, please click on photo for attribution. Follow A Dram of Outlander Thank you for sharing posts, joining the discussions, and following this website or pages listed below!  Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Google+ To financially support the podcast, go to my Patreon page. Call 719-425-9444 listener/reader line to leave your comments.

This Episode deleted for some reason. Also, please note... Gracie has not read pass Fiery Cross. Some of the later novels are not really talked about. Aislene and Gracie talk about Fergus and Marsali in the newest of their casting. Follow us on Tumblr at http://outlandersassenach.tumblr.com/ and Twitter at @ai_shewfelt