Jamie asks Claire whether she liked it, and she’s silent for a moment. It’s over in a moment, clearly good for Jamie but not so much for Claire.Īwkwardness threatens to return, until Jamie chuckles and shyly reveals that he did not realize that it was done face to face like that - he thought it must be done from behind, like horses. They fall to the bed, still in their shirts, and have a very quick first go at lovemaking. Her turn next - she undoes the buckles of his kilt and it falls to the ground. Jamie helps Claire undress, peeling off the layers of overskirt and hip pads, then unlacing (forever, it seems) her corset until she stands before him in just a plain shift. Claire declares that it’s late, and they should probably go to bed. It’s a marvelous moment, followed by (according to the voice-over) several hours in which they exchange stories and drink, getting to know one another and breaking the tension.Īfter a rude but funny interruption by Rupert and Angus, who are dismayed to see that they both still have their clothes on, the two are alone again, and the awkwardness returns. Jamie giggles, and they’re both just so cute and nervous. “You have my name, my clan, my family, and if necessary, the protection of my body as well.”Ĭlaire is moved, and there’s almost a first kiss - until Claire breaks off with only an inch between their lips to ask Jamie to “tell me about your family”. Jamie has to marry Claire to keep them all safe.īack to the wedding chamber, where Jamie’s devotion and gallantry know no bounds:
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Claire took a punch from Black Jack Randall and still kept silent about the clan’s illegal Jacobite activities - but if she actually fell into BJR’s hands for prolonged questioning, there’s little chance she’d be able to withstand the interrogation. Jamie takes offense and warns Dougal not to talk about his wife-to-be that way.ĭougal reminds Jamie what’s at stake. Dougal warns Jamie that he’d better not make any deals with Claire to say that it happened when it really didn’t, then goes on to say rather crudely how he himself thinks Claire would be great to, um, consummate with. Jamie questions whether Claire knows about this part, and Murtagh points out that Dougal has said that he doesn’t support rape. The marriage must be consummated right away, with witnesses (in the building, if not in the room) to say that it really happened. Ned points out the legality of the matter. It’s going to take a LOT of alcohol for her to loosen up.Ĭlaire has questions for Jamie, starting with “Why did you agree to marry me?” Dougal forced her into it, but why did Jamie agree to go along with the scheme? Jamie’s response is classic Jamie: “I didna see I had much choice either.”įlashback! Cut to a stable, with Jamie, Murtagh, Dougal, and Ned discussing the plan. He drinks to “my wife, Claire Fraser” - and Claire starts to guzzle, glass after glass. Jamie is nervous (and sweet, and kind of shy). As Jamie points out, everyone is downstairs waiting for them to make it “official”.
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Now it’s just the two of them, alone for the first time, with a job to do.
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Claire sits alone in her shift and corset, and then Jamie enters in his shirt and kilt. Next scene, we’re in the large upstairs room of an inn, while a raucous party takes place below. No ceremony? We don’t get to see the build-up? But no worries, it’s just a very clever approach to the framing of the episode. If you’re like me, upon first viewing of this episode, you were pretty shocked and maybe even felt a little cheated. … and as we hear a voice proclaiming “I now pronounce you…”, the scene cuts to a candle-lit church as Jamie and Claire have their first kiss as man and wife. They’re right outside the marriage bureau office - hey, let’s get married! Right now! Claire seems a bit stunned, but agrees… They’re on their way to meet Frank’s parents, but he has a sudden inspiration. The episode that fans were drooling in anticipation over!īut surprise! It doesn’t start where we think it should - we open with Claire and Frank, looking very sharp indeed, sashaying down a London street holding hands. Claire is ultimately torn between two men in two very different times. The official synopsis, courtesy of Starz:Ĭlaire and Jamie are thrown together in marriage, but as their emotional and physical relationship unfolds, deeper feelings arise. Outlander, Season 1, Episode 7: “The Wedding”