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Here are some thoughts, great moments, snippets of dialogue that struck me, etc, with links to some of my other reactions 

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Hearkening back to Dougal kiling the wounded after Prestonpans. It feels heinous then; it feels heinous now 

((lovely contrast later of Hal being shocked and offended by the thought of executing a man who was lying down. You’re a good bean, Hal.) 

THERE”s that rando redheaded kid from all the BTS shots. We hardly kent ye, little ginge

Every single little moan or grunt from Jamie hurts me in such a good way 

Charles and his birthday cup. I. CANNOT. 

It’s so evident in the filming how small the scottish forces are. So so futile 

Jamie literally kills a man with grass. 

Jamie and Murtagh’s battlefield moment. What a sweet, funny moment they shared in the thick of battle. There was no grave ‘I love yous’ (though I would have loved that too). They grinned and laughed. How wonderful is that? 

Jamie and BJR lying together through the night is so haunting. Every single position they’re in is just so….dare I say it? INTIMATE? Ugh, so perfectly done, the discomfort and terribleness of that dynamic, even in death. 

Ugh, same with that moment they both pass out and they basically fall to the ground cheek to cheek. 

BJR DID keep my JimJam warm through the night, though, and put lots of pressure on that leg wound. He gets one single point to Slytherin. 

Claire walking toward him on the battlefield but then it’s Rupert. What Jamie’s actually moaning is ‘harshing…my…buzz…..bro…..’

OH, but hearing their theme playing absolutely destroyed me 

THE FACT THAT JAMIE’S JOKING ABOUT DRINKING RUP UNDER THE TABLE WHLE HE’S LITERALLY DYING IS JUST PEAK JAMMF AND MAKES ME SO HAPPY 

Claire and Frank are every househunters couple. We’re a normal couple on a teacher’s salary. HERE IS THIS MASSIVE PALACE THAT IS SOMEHOW WITHIN OUR BUDGET. 

“I mean to rustle me up some vittles”– I mean, Frankie boy, you evoke cowboy culture, and you’re gonna get it. Dinner’s on the fire from now on. You brought this upon yourself

“I’ll be happy with whatever you make.” 

“Your husband must like it, that’s all that matters, I suppose”. Claire’s face. 

Claire trying to believe that Frank’s “Very progressive…very….open-minded”. Oh darling. You’re trying really hard and bless you for it. 

MY. GIRL. CLAIRE. READS. THE PAPERS. stay woke, girl, don’t let the misogynistic fuckers get you down. 

Honestly they’re laying the misgynistic fuckery on VERY thick but I love it. Ready for Revenge of Claire

Claire: “Oh yes…” *teeth gritted* “ I’m VERY happy”. SHIIIIIIIIIT

MURTAGH— “i lost sight of him in the fight”. SAVE MURTAGH IS FUCKING ALIVE AND OH MY GOD MY WILDEST DREAM COULD FUCKING COME TRUE!!! 

I freaking love how Claire flinches when Frank touches her. Hearkens back to the wedding 

“Why change something that works perfectly well?” like…husbands, Frank? Just a guess? 

“That’s one the reasons I like this country. It’s young….eager….it’s constantly looking toward the future.” IS CLAIREBEAR IN THE HAM FAM???

I’m thinking Claire wanted citizenship as a backup plan, if she ever chose to leave him… and Frank knows it. (I’ll have to think on that some more)

I SO love that Frank emphasizes that she CAN leave. I’m still of the opinion that had the fog of depression and grief lifted sooner, she would have. Once the baby was born though, there was enough hope to make her want to try, and then things just get more complicated by Frank and Bree’s genuine affection for one another, closing the window of opportunity for Claire faster and faster 

Curious if this Killick guy will take the place of Ewan Cameron in the book (the kiss on the hand is making me curious). (but also nervous because I could REALLY do without that whole reverend/madwoman/strangler storyline)

Jamie’s weak “HAH”. I need this gif for laughing while dying scenarios. 

Jamie crying for Rupert… oh it hurts. 

I need the Gaelic translation STAT. I suspect it’s a prayer? 

Frank writing to the reverend–really curious to see how they handle this thread. If he knows so early in the 20 years, it feels even more of a nasty think to do on Frank’s part (to keep it from Claire). But I’m optimistic! wait-and-see. 

Hal and Jamie’s and Wallace’s dialogue is like… CRAZILY VERBATIM FROM THE BOOK. WHAT A NICE TOUCH!!!! 

“Look….either shoot me….or go away….” (i need this gif too) 

“A boy of about sixteen.” Jamie grins “Oh aye….My wife and I had this great roleplay for his benefit…..I actually did most of the benefitting….LORD it was so damn hot that night after we got some alone-time. like HOLY GODSssssssssclaireimiss you so much…..Sorry, what was the question?” 

“I willna tell if you don’t” – Jamie you smartass love of mine. 

HAL “baby blues” GREY. 

STOP JOSTLING MY JAMMF. HE HAS HAD VERY BAD EXPERIENCES IN HAYWAGONS BEFORE. 

JENNY AND IANNNNNNNNNN 

SHE TELLS HIM ABOUT FAITH. HIS SHOCK and…OH IT’S JUST SO SAD

Their little moments about the ashtray and not braining the doctor are honestly so sweet and hesitantly hopeful

Claire, honestly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for keeping those contraction groans mild and ignorable. This televised pregnancy/labor -phobic viewer thanks you greatly 

HOW FUCKING DARE YOU MAKE A CHOICE ABOUT THIS WOMAN’S BODY WITH HER CONSENT. HOW FUCKING DARE YOU. GENUINE OUTRAGE