[Not those exact details, but eventually, she could guess. Randall in his dreams was easily confused with his wife. That monster took away the simplest pleasure Jamie had--Claire. It had taken a lot of work to get back to where they were before.]
You found your way home. And I had to... figure out how to help you get there. I hope we can both use what we learned then to help Bree.
Fergus, and even Theon... they always recognized that she lived a comparatively easy life compared to theirs. The worst thing to ever happen to her was Frank's death.
[And Claire agreed. Now, she feels terrible that Bree's been made to understand how terrible and cruel a single person can be, and she'd give anything to go back to the time when her only true grief was the loss of her father.]
I think that's for you to decide. But I do know that knowing you are the man you are today despite what happened will give her peace. Remind her there's a place beyond this pain.
[Things might have been easier for Jamie if he had someone like that to talk to himself.]
[Realizing that Bree's hair is still pinned up, and damp from the shower, Claire's fingers gently sets the braid free. And then that hair, too. Easier to run her fingers through it this way, hopefully soothing her even as she sleeps.]
I hated leaving just to get our food. I don't know if I'd be able to leave her side again even if she asked.
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[Not those exact details, but eventually, she could guess. Randall in his dreams was easily confused with his wife. That monster took away the simplest pleasure Jamie had--Claire. It had taken a lot of work to get back to where they were before.]
You found your way home. And I had to... figure out how to help you get there. I hope we can both use what we learned then to help Bree.
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[ They have to because he can't stand to see his bairn suffering.
His only plan for now is to hold her. Keep her close, make sure she knows she isn't alone. ]
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[And Claire agreed. Now, she feels terrible that Bree's been made to understand how terrible and cruel a single person can be, and she'd give anything to go back to the time when her only true grief was the loss of her father.]
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[ His voice actually breaks, to know his daughter had some innocence left and now it's been ripped away. ]
I would give away my verra heart, if it would take this away from her.
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[Him, Fergus, Bree. Her family.]
But you're... Randall didn't win. And neither will the bastard that did this to her.
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His family. ]
She's a Fraser. And we are strong, Claire.
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[Very strong. Looking at Jamie, she knows who she gets it from.]
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[ Thinking along the same line, but in opposite directions. ]
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[She'll argue him on this until they're in the grave.]
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[ He's willing to compromise. ]
She is...the best parts of both of us, ye ken.
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[She knows Jamie does. Everything about her is perfect, even when her temper rises or she says cruel things she doesn't mean.]
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[ So yes, he agrees right away. ]
There isna a part of her that isn't.
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[And that she'd want him, always. No matter what.]
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[ He'll always wish that for Brianna. ]
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[Well. He might.]
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[ He doesn't sound fully convinced himself, but he'll try anything. ]
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[Things might have been easier for Jamie if he had someone like that to talk to himself.]
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I'm glad she's sleeping now. And more relaxed, too.
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[So much for her time with Jamie, but to be honest, it's the furthest thing from her mind. Bree comes first. Always. And she knows he feels the same.]
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[ There's nothing on his mind but being sure his daughter has everything she needs. ]
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I hated leaving just to get our food. I don't know if I'd be able to leave her side again even if she asked.
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[ Jamie can do that for her, for both of them. ]
Ye'll stay with her, and I'll go.
[ Even if he doesn't want to leave her either, he can do this for his wife. ]
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[Compromise. Or clinging. She doesn't care right now.]
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[ Whatever Bree expresses she needs, he'll do ]
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[And by gentle, she means she had to get physical with him. But, hopefully, they won't have to deal with such stubbornness from Bree.]
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