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: Before riding away, Jamie secretly baptizes his son "William James" and gives him a carved wooden snake, mirroring one his own brother once made for him. Claire’s Search in 1968 Scotland

: As Willie grows to resemble him, Jamie realizes he must leave to protect the boy's status as an Earl. He entrusts Willie’s care to Lord John Grey , who is set to marry Geneva’s sister, Isobel.

In the Outlander episode (Season 3, Episode 4), the narrative explores the profound weight of secrets and the pain of parting as both Jamie and Claire grapple with their "ghosts" in separate centuries. Jamie’s Life at Helwater

In the 20th century, Claire, Brianna, and Roger search for historical evidence of Jamie’s survival after Culloden. Outlander recap: Season 3, Episode 4 - Entertainment Weekly

: Geneva dies during childbirth, and Jamie kills her husband, the Earl of Ellesmere, when he threatens the baby’s life.

While serving his parole as a groom named "Alexander MacKenzie" at the Helwater estate, Jamie is blackmailed by Lady Geneva Dunsany into sleeping with her. This encounter leads to the birth of Jamie’s illegitimate son, .