[ Claire's better at explaining it than Jamie is. He was just as confused his first time arriving here and Claire being a few years ahead. Not quite, but more than he anticipated coming from her giving him the cold shoulders after their fight. He was surprised when she had forgiven him so quickly after his actions. When he arrived the second time and learned a lot longer had gone by he was less shocked. It seemed it was a fairly normal thing. ]

Aye. Nae so sure about lucky, but it's unusual.

[ He doesn't know much about how Fergus' life went after Claire was gone. He does have questions, but he's not sure if they're questions he wants to risk. The time when Claire was absent could be incredibly touchy for both men. He's certain though that Fergus was the only child he'd gotten to see grow up. He's thankful for that. ]

A stranger for now. Though as much as Claire's talked about ye since we've been here I do nae see ye as such. She says yer our boy--[ He squeezes his shoulder with a smile. ]--I've never doubted her.