And it’s as sad as we thought.
Finally, we get some answers to Ian’s past.
Back in the current timeline, everyone continues to feel tense regarding this deal with the Cherokee.
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Explaining the Trail Tears to her father barely registers.
Jamie can’t imagine the government displacing that many Indians so white people can settle on their land.
Ian recognizes one and is visibly pained.
Jamie sequesters his nephew in a teepee and listens intently as Ian spills his guts.
Suddenly Ian’s Mohawk life makes sense.
We see Ian grown as a man, a Mohawk, and eventually a husband each day.
When Emily becomes pregnant, Ian dotes on her with every ounce of love he possesses.
Sadly, Emily loses the baby and the experience guts Ian.
But that doesn’t stop him from showering Emily with even more devotion.
When Emily loses a second child, things change.
As a result, a child will never take root in her womb.
He finds Kaheroton inside his teepee with Emily.
She seems remorseful, but sticks to what her tradition preaches.
This is when we learn that Kaheroton is one of the Mohawk who have come to trade.
Ian wonders if he should have fought for Emily.
Would it have been wrong to take her back?
Jamie is wonderful with Ian.
Jamie tells Ian to stay put, while he puts in a bit off face time at the party.
Jamie meets another Indian Agent by the name Scotchee.
PS: This will inevitably happen, so Jamie better get on board.
The word “inevitably” causes Jamie to pause.
Meanwhile, Ian approaches one of the Mohawk who traveled with Kaheroton.
He learns that Emily has given him a son and they are very happy.
Ian storms over to Kaheroton and picks a fight.
Remember when I said Scotchee was a tool?
He’s also a moron.
Kaheroton’s honor has been insulted and now they must fight to the death.
Scotchee is cool with this plan, as long as they use pistols.
Uncle and nephew once again bond over the things they have in common.
Jamie tells Ian that he had a daughter who he never had the chance to hold.
Ian later hands Kaheroton Jamie’s pistol, claiming he deserves a fighting chance.
Now Ian has to decide if he wants Kaheroton to die or live.
And he doesn’t have Rollo there to comfort him in this time of immense stress!
Jamie is equally stressed.
To the chief’s defense, he isn’t that fazed by Jamie’s revelation.
He’s more concerned as why Jamie would warn them?
What’s the benefit?
It’s because Jamie is a good man and wants everyone to be safe.
He just wants the Cherokee to fight for themselves.
Then he heads outside to oversee the pending dual that could change Ian’s life forever.
Of course the drunk Scotchee guy cheats, by turning to shoot at Kaheroton early.
Jamie gives Kaheroton the authority to shoot Scotchee at will, but he doesn’t take it.
Scotchee is a coward and should live with that shame forever.
At this point, Ian has learned to be both Mohawk and Scottish.
Jamie applauds Ian’s decision.
Both Lizzie and Josiah inhale the ether as Malva (Jessica Reynolds) and Claire take notes.
It seems all is well, but I’m still convinced something strange is going on with Malva.
She’s a little too interested in Claire’s note journal and the power of putting people to sleep.
They get horizontal and Malva watches the entire thing.
Could this mean she’s no more than a stalker of Claire?
Or is she learning the ways of a married couple so she can practice on Ian later?
Regardless of your opinion, Malva is up to no good.
And I think she’s going to be our next villain.
