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10. And the World Was All Around Us

In the series finale, Jamie and Claire must protect the home that they've made for themselves and trust in the love that binds them.

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Jamie writes his last will and testament, and spends time with Claire and Brianna before leaving with Roger, Ian and others. Claire imparts advice to a tearful Fanny before joining Jamie. Roger and Claire hang back to treat wounded, as their militia meets Col. Campbell, but hearing the battle, Claire approaches their lines. Meanwhile, Brianna, Rachel and Lizzie quietly shuck corn while Fanny relays Claire's advice. Patriots advance uphill towards Ferguson's lines. Against Roger's warning, Claire, frantic to find Jamie alive, joins them, shooting a Redcoat and avoiding musket fire, before Ferguson's troops surrender.

Claire spots Jamie, shouting "No!" as Ferguson attacks from horseback. Jamie breaks his sword, declaring, "It's over, Sassenach." Jamie asks Ferguson to surrender, but he shouts "never" and shoots Jamie. Buck, Ian and others kill Ferguson. Jamie dies in Claire's arms. After a night of mourning, Claire concedes, "He's home", exhaling. Series epilogue: Outside in the rain, Jamie watches Claire inside combing her hair. Frank Randall asks, "can I help you", but Jamie departs. The rain ends, night turns to day, and he touches the centre standing stone. Blue flowers appear as he walks away. A flashback montage ends back on Kings Mountain with Jamie and Claire, her hair now completely white. They both open their eyes, inhaling.

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