Outlander: Blood of My Blood season 1, episode 3 ended with a surprising twist, and I’m desperate to see what Claire would think of the whole situation. Though we are only a few episodes into the prequel series, Blood of My Blood has already begun to make massive shifts to our initial understanding of Claire’s story. This is especially true in the way of Julia and Henry Beauchamp, Claire’s parents.

Near the beginning of Outlander, it was established that Claire was orphaned when she was young, left to be raised by her archeologist uncle, Quentin Lambert Beauchamp (Uncle Lamb). Outlander: Blood of My Blood revealed in the very first episode that Claire’s parents didn’t actually die, but instead traveled through time to the 18th century, just like their daughter would one day.

The surprises haven’t ended there, of course. The Outlander prequel also revealed that Julia Beauchamp was pregnant when she disappeared. It’s looking very likely that Claire has an 18th-century sibling that she never knew about. Still, Blood of My Blood episode 3 came with another big twist, since it ended with Claire’s mother climbing into bed with Jamie’s own grandfather.

Claire Had No Idea That Her Mother Ever Had A History With Lord Lovat

In Outlander: Blood of My Blood episode 3, it became evident to Julia that she wouldn’t be escaping Castle Leathers anytime soon. This was a problem, since it would quickly become difficult to hide her condition. The maid, Davina Porter, was already onto her. So, Julia had to take drastic measures to ensure that her baby would be safe—she slept with Lord Lovat.

This is the sort of twist that only a Romantasy series could pull off. Who would have ever thought when Claire met Jamie’s grandfather in Outlander that her own mother had a history with the old man? It would have been entirely unthinkable, especially since Julia was supposed to have died in the 20th century. Now, Blood of My Blood has changed everything.

Claire already hated Lord Lovat in Outlander, so I’m desperate to see what she would have thought of him had she known the whole truth. Of course, I don’t think she would have blamed Julia for her choice. Claire herself made similar decisions for the sake of those she loved. Still, were Claire ever to learn the truth, I’m sure she would have some follow-up questions, just like we do.

Julia’s Decision In Outlander: Blood Of My Blood Could Have Massive Consequences

Julia’s choice in Outlander: Blood of My Blood has some major implications for Claire’s story in Outlander. Julia decided to sleep with Lord Lovat so that she could claim that her baby was his bastard. This was the only way for her to ensure that Claire’s younger brother or sister wasn’t immediately thrown out into the cold upon its birth. However, this lie will come with consequences.

Jamie’s grandfather was notorious for fathering children with his housemaids. Brian Fraser is a prime example and is precisely who inspired Julia’s decision in Outlander: Blood of My Blood. Though sleeping with Lord Lovat will keep her child safe, the Laird is unlikely ever to let Julia and her child go, so long as he believes this lie. Claire’s sibling may always be considered a Fraser.

Though Claire has no idea in Outlander that she ever had a brother or sister, this could be a character that is already known to her. At the very least, Jamie should know this individual. He might have grown up considering this character an aunt or uncle, though they would have been only a bit older than him. It’s all rather mind-bending, and I truly hope that Claire and Jamie learn the truth one day in Outlander.

Could Claire Ever Learn The Truth About Julia In Outlander?

What’s truly tragic about watching Outlander: Blood of My Blood is that we know Julia won’t achieve her goal of being reunited with Claire anytime soon. The last time we saw Jamie and Claire in Outlander, it was around 1778—about 60 years since the events of Blood of My Blood. Claire is becoming an old woman, and she hasn’t seen her mother since the woman supposedly died.

Since it doesn’t appear that Julia ever returned to the 20th century, we must assume that she stayed in the past with her second child. By the events of Outlander, she likely passed away. Blood of My Blood will eventually reveal precisely what happened to Claire’s parents, but there is limited time for Claire to learn the truth in the central Outlander series.

There’s only one more season left of Outlander, but it’s perfectly possible that this final batch of episodes will see Claire learn the truth about her parents. She will already be on the hunt for information regarding her daughter, Faith, so other answers about family members could surface. Learning that Julia once slept with Jamie’s grandfather will be quite a shock, but I can’t help but hope I’ll see it on screen.