Tom Christie makes a shocking confession of love in the season 7 premiere.
Outlanderfans rejoice, the Droughtlander is finally behind us!
It is her patriotic duty to be at his beck and call.
Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) on ‘Outlander’ season 7.Robert Wilson/Starz
Later, Claire attempts a different tactic as Major MacDonald (Robin Laing) walks through the door.
MacDonald bad-mouths Jamie, wondering if he actually cares about the crown or not.
Then he outs Claire for being in jail for murdering a woman and her unborn child.
Tom Christie (Mark Lewis Jones) on ‘Outlander’.Robert Wilson/Starz
This makes things all sorts of awkward for Claire.
Fortunately, there’s hope for Claire.
Is he a good guy?
Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) on ‘Outlander’.Robert Wilson/Starz
Is he on our team?
Including “vir meus,” which Google tells me is loosely translated to “my man.”
Tom finds Jamie and Young Ian and gives them the good news.
He knows where Claire is located!
Then they make out a little too heavily for the lieutenant, who berates them for being inappropriate.
Jamie beseeches the governor to let his wife go, but the father-to-be isn’t having it.
Instead of handing Claire over, he offers Jamie a proposition.
Of course, Jamie agrees.
What else is he supposed to do?
One man sharply shouts, “Ali,” and Roger’s face pales.
He’s one of the men who stood around while Claire was beaten.
He wants to get home, and Roger wants to help him escape.
Tom intercedes, suggesting a new plan.
He’s going to turn himself in for Malva’s murder.
Jamie respectfully declines, reminding Tom that he doesn’t need his help.
There’s nothing Jamie can say to change his mind.
He’s doing it.
A heartfelt Jamie summons the strength to call Tom honorable, stubborn, and someone who he respects.
So he’s a bad guy who is doing a good thing?
Through tears, Claire tells Tom that his life is worthy.
Otherwise, this sacrifice would not matter.
Tom turns himself in, and Claire returns to Jamie’s strong, waiting arms.
The last thing we hear is Jamie commanding Richard to make peace with the lord.
So long, villains.
Hello, revolutionary war.
