Episode 7 of *Outlander: Blood of My Blood* erupts with a violent raid on Grant territory. While young Bug suspects Dougal's hand in the attack, Malcolm Grant points his finger at Murtagh as the likely culprit. As they scramble to investigate, Henry remains conspicuously absent, still drowning in the sorrow of his lost family.
Meanwhile, Castle Leoch buzzes with preparations for an impending wedding. Colum, ever the impulsive leader, pushes the timeline forward, granting the women until the Sabbath to finalize arrangements.
At Leathers, Brian and Julia secretly perform a private christening for her baby, William Henry Beauchamp, before the official ceremony. Julia’s mind is consumed with worry over Lovat’s machinations, but Porter offers quiet comfort, revealing that he now knows all the secrets and stands firmly by Julia’s side.
Colum’s unease grows as whispers spread about the Grants suspecting Clan MacKenzie’s involvement in the raid. The situation worsens when it becomes clear that the Grants are Loyalists—and Dougal, ever the rebel, intends to pledge the dowry money to the Jacobite cause. Ellen volunteers to intervene and stop Dougal, but Colum doubts her ability to sway him.
Julia’s child is officially christened as Simon Fraser, but tensions flare when Murtagh coldly ignores Brian, only to lash out violently when Brian draws too close. Balloch watches with suspicion as Murtagh accuses Brian of betrayal.
Lovat, ever the schemer, senses the brewing discord but orders Brian to accompany Murtagh to the Jacobite meeting regardless. As seen in the original series, Lovat is playing both sides, waiting to see which faction will emerge victorious. Moreover, he has no intention of letting Brian return home—not while he plots to marry Julia himself.
Ned is dispatched to mediate a situation with Henry, but his presence proves superfluous when it's revealed that the raider is none other than the Jacobite, Rob Roy. As tensions briefly subside, Henry divulges his intention to depart, offering a cryptic parting remark that the Jacobite cause is destined for failure. Meanwhile, Ellen makes her way to the Jacobite gathering, guided by the hostess, a long-standing confidante. Outside the venue, the scene is set with Brian, Dougal, Murtagh, and the enigmatic Rob Roy looming in the background.
Inside the meeting, Murtagh's demeanor remains frosty towards Brian, whose attention is suddenly diverted by the sight of Ellen. Their eyes lock, exchanging unspoken emotions. Ellen's mission, however, hits a snag as she fails to prevent Dougal from pledging her dowry funds to the cause. In a parallel narrative, Henry pays a visit to Seema, intending to retrieve Julia's necklace, which he inadvertently left behind. He confides in her about his plans to return to Claire via the mystical Craigh na Dun. Seema, having developed genuine affection for Henry, pleads to accompany him, only to be gently but firmly rebuffed.
The Jacobite assembly takes a dramatic turn when Malcolm arrives, accompanied by redcoats, aiming to intimidate Rob Roy. His eyes catch sight of Ellen, but he accepts her explanation that she came to dissuade Dougal. The situation rapidly escalates as the British captain, harboring his own ulterior motives, attempts to apprehend all Jacobites present. Amidst the ensuing chaos, Brian seizes the opportunity to try and flee with Ellen. Dougal, enraged, confronts Brian, threatening to expose his actions to Colum. Ellen counters with a threat of her own, revealing Dougal's pledge, leading to a tense stalemate.
Murtagh, caught in the fray, finds his horse spooked and running wild. Brian, in a gesture of apparent goodwill, offers his own mount, but Murtagh, ever the stoic, declines and departs alongside Dougal and Ellen.
At Leathers, Julia faces a heart-wrenching ordeal, compelled to surrender her son to a wet nurse and enter into matrimony with Lovat. The union is solemnized, and a year later, Simon's birth is officially recorded.
Henry's journey to Craigh na Dun is abruptly interrupted when Bug and his men appear on the scene. Seema, it transpires, has betrayed Henry's confidence, leading Bug to escort him back to the Grants under duress. In another corner of this intricate web, Mrs. Fitz stumbles upon the Fraser tartan that Ellen had been handfast with. Mistaking it for evidence of Ellen's secret marriage to Murtagh, she warns Ellen to keep it hidden. Further complications arise as the Grants, spurred on by Isaac's newfound obedience to Lovat's claims, set their sights on testing Ellen's virtue, casting a shadow of doubt over her reputation.
The scene cuts abruptly to Lovat, who is suddenly brimming with pride for Brian. It transpires that Balloch has informed him of the fierce altercation between Brian and Murtagh over Ellen. A stunned Brian attempts to deny it, but Lovat is indifferent to the truth; he is simply elated that his son has tarnished Ellen's reputation. His malevolent joy is far from sated, however, as Balloch goes on to murder the Reverend, ensuring that no one can cast aspersions on Simon's legitimacy.
That very night, Lovat finds himself unable to consummate his union with Julia, for Porter has secretly spiked his food. As Lovat drifts off to sleep, Julia begins to tidy up the table. Her eyes fall upon letters from the Grants, signed by a certain Henry Grant. A wave of delight washes over her as she recognizes Henry's distinctive handwriting.
