Jamie’s gift of seeing into the future grows in Outlander Book 7, Chapter 22
In the previous chapter, there’s a hint that Jem and Mandy have some sort of ability. It’s probably not them and more like Jamie’s ability shining through. We get details of that in Outlander Book 7, Chapter 22.
This chapter sees Jamie tell Claire about the children. He has seen them, but he’s worried. I love that he is the one seeing them, and he’s connected with the grandchildren more than Brianna. I also love that we get to see Claire a little jealous about his abilities.
However, there is danger lurking. Jamie can sense it. The whole vision feels like there’s something to come. This certainly foreshadows things for the rest of this book and into the eighth book. Even then, the danger isn’t completely over.
I would love to see this chapter developed. I’d love to see Jamie gain abilities in the TV series. However, I’m afraid that there just won’t be the time for that to happen.
Let’s dive into An Echo in the Bone Chapter 22.
Just the Outlander chapter
We know that Jamie has connections with his family. He’s mentioned before how he’s seen Claire and Brianna and knew they were in the future. Now he’s seeing the grandchildren. Claire is a little jealous, but it’s only fair since Jamie missed out on Bree’s whole upbringing.
Jamie explains that he sees the children at Lallybroch. They are near the broch, and Jamie senses that there is danger. There were certainly things in the previous chapter that hinted someone was watching, and now Jamie senses all that from his visions. The problem is he can’t get word to them that they are in trouble—or potentially in trouble.
We get this opportunity to see Jamie’s gift develop over time. Claire has had a little more time to develop her healing skills, something that will also be made into something bigger with magic. There’s also a sense that other time travelers can have abilities, and we know there are senses that Mandy and Jem have abilities.
Jamie was always left out, but not anymore. He just needs to learn more about what he can do with his visions.
We also get a chance to see a lighter side of Jamie, something that has been missing for a few books. He’s had to grow serious with age after everything that’s happened to him, but he’s so creative in the telling of his vision. I adore it.
Foreshadowing in the Outlander chapter
I do get a sense of foreshadowing in this chapter. There is danger, and that danger is partially linked to Jamie. Someone is after Jem, and it’s because of his knowledge of the gold. However, we’re just getting fed pieces of this plot line so far, and I love the slow burn of it.
I also get a sense of more gifts to develop. In Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, Mandy has the ability to keep everyone together, and she uses something that Jamie said. It’s all connected in this family, and this chapter is foreshadowing of that.
Adapting An Echo in the Bone chapter
I would love to see the chapter used in Outlander Season 7. I just don’t think there will be the time for it. Even just a mention like we got of Jamie talking about dreaming of Bree in Outlander Season 4 would be enough to make note that Jamie has some sort of gift. He gets to see his grandchildren.
I do understand if there isn’t enough time, though. After all, there is the possibility of Season 7 being the last, and the story needs to come to a close, which will mean cutting a few of these quieter moments out.
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