Why was Jamie's ghost watching Claire?

Some think Jamie's spirit (but not his body) traveled to through time to guide Claire to him; others suggest Jamie had a near-death experience after the Battle of Culloden, and that's why his ghost is 25 when he appears to Frank.

What is the meaning of Jamie's ghost in Outlander?

The thought of Claire is the thing that keeps him alive and returns him to his body. The projection of his soul or "ghost" could be explained through the traumatic experience of near-death or the power of deep love Jamie has for his unseen daughter.

Who was the ghost staring at Claire?

"The ghost is Jamie–but as for how it fits into the story, All Will Be Explained—in the last book," Gabaldon writes in the FAQ section of her website. She's also revealed that the Outlander series will likely have ten books total, and the ninth, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, debuted in 2021.

Does Jamie ever go to the future in Outlander?

Not only has Jamie never traveled to the future yet, he won't travel to the future. No, the ghost doesn't count. That's something completely different. Of course, many fans would love to see Jamie travel to the future.

Why did Malva watch Claire and Jamie?

She's never seemed curious about the intimacies of a couple before. This suggests that she's up to something. Watching the two gives her information to use in the future.

Franks Sees Jamies Ghost

Did Jamie sleep with Malva Christie?

Jamie denies having slept with her, but the damage to his and to Claire's reputation is done—and the bond between the Frasers and Malva is severed, until just a few weeks later, when Claire finds Malva murdered in the garden.

Who was the father of Malva's baby?

Later, after Claire has returned to the Ridge, she is confessor to Allan Christie, who explains that he was the one that fathered Malva's child, and then murdered her.

Does Lord John know that Claire is a time traveler?

For instance, Lord John Grey learns the truth about Claire, Brianna, and Roger... though he has a hard time believing it. And speaking of Roger and Brianna, they get into their own time-travel trouble — Roger with his ancestor Buck and Brianna with Rob Cameron.

How do they know Brianna's baby is Rogers?

Roger is the father of Bree's baby in Outlander

She worried at first, but Roger was able to calm the fears. There was nothing sinister about that mole. Roger has one, and he makes a note that it's hereditary. This is all the confirmation everyone needs.

Who did Jamie sleep with while Claire was gone?

Jamie does admit he's slept with someone else, telling her about his one-night tryst with Mary MacNab (Emma Campbell-Jones) before he turned himself in to authorities following the Battle of Culloden nearly 20 years prior.

Is Fergus a time traveler?

For now, though, it appears both Fergus and Marsali aren't time travellers with actors Lyle and Domboy addressing this in an Instagram live Q&A from earlier this year.

Did Frank know Jamie was alive?

Did Frank know Jamie was alive? Author Diana Gabaldon, who wrote the book series upon which the Starz TV show is based, has confirmed that it is Jamie's ghost that Frank saw, but she's also stated repeatedly that Jamie cannot travel forward in time.

Why did the stone break when Jemmy held it?

When Jemmy holds the stone, it feels incredibly hot. It's so hot, it breaks in his hands. The stone is hot to the touch for Claire, Bree, and Roger, too.

Was Jaime the ghost that Frank saw?

Fans of the Starz series know Claire didn't see Jamie's ghost as he watched her, rather it was Frank who spotted him. Returning from a walk, Frank was horrified to see a highlander gazing up at his wife as she dressed.

Who gave Jamie's mom the pearls?

Ellen Fraser's pearl necklace was a wedding gift to Ellen Fraser from Marcus MacRannoch, a former suitor. Jamie tells Claire that his father, Brian, gave the pearls to him to offer to his future wife, though he didn't say where they had come from.

Who is the mystery man Outlander?

Though the ghost is not mentioned in the series after Frank's retelling in Outlander, Diana Gabaldon has confirmed online that the ghost is Jamie, at about age 25. She has also emphasized that it cannot be a time-traveling Jamie.

Who kidnaps jemmy in Outlander?

Rob Cameron, one of Brianna's coworkers, kidnaps Jem, and it appears that he has taken Jem into the past. Roger and William travel through time to find them, but Rob appears at Brianna's home and orders her to tell Jem to disclose the location of the gold.

Is Murtagh Jamie's dad?

Murtagh is often mistaken for Jamie's father, but he is actually his kindly godfather. He is not married and hasn't fathered any children.

What happens to Jamie's second wife?

However, after some convincing from his sister Jenny Murray (Laura Donnelly), Jamie married Laoghaire. Sadly, their relationship didn't work out and before long she moved out with the pair estranged.

Does Jenny ever find out Claire is from the future?

Claire, Jamie and Young Ian return from America to visit, just in time to be with him as he dies, and Jenny whoops and sheds tears at seeing her son again after so long. Claire tells the entire family her true identity of being a time-traveller from the future, but Jenny still views her as a 'witch' or 'faery-woman'.

Why did Claire sleep with Lord John?

John had insisted Claire marry him for protection and told her it was the "last service" he could carry out for Jamie. The pair were married at John's home and as a wedding gift, he gave her a large case of medical equipment. They ended up sleeping together and started to form a closer bond for the next few months.

Does Fergus know Claire is a time traveler?

Fergus apparently knows Claire is a time traveler in Outlander. Diana Gabaldon mentions now and then on social media that Fergus knows Claire is a time traveler. This is something that happens off-book in the series. Fergus and Marsali have both learned the truth, which is important for later books.

Why did Malva cut Claire's hair?

The haircutting was part of the process. Malva wanted to make Claire undesirable. She wanted to make Jamie turn to her instead of to his wife. We can get a sense of that from the way Claire worried about Jamie seeing her with the short, jagged hair.

Is Malva lying?

Claire eventually realizes that Malva is lying because she knows her husband well enough. Tom seems to question Malva's story. You can see it in his face that he's trying to figure out if this story is true. And then there are the reactions at the funeral when Allan refuses to let Claire carry the baby's coffin out.

Why does Malva accuse Jamie?

After sexually abusing her for years, Malva becomes pregnant with Allan's child and he convinces her to claim Jamie as the father in order to save himself.