Claire eventually realizes that the loss of her child and the sabotage of their plans were not just bad luck. She discovers that Master Raymond—the apothecary she trusted—poisoned her, though likely unintentionally or to induce an abortion (a plot point that varies slightly in interpretation, but in the show, he is accused of poisoning her with bitter cascara). However, Raymond is actually working as a double agent, and the true villain of the season is revealed to be the Comte St. Germain.
When Jamie and Claire reunite, it is not a joyous occasion. Jamie is horrified to learn of the baby's death. They are both broken. Jamie admits he feels responsible because he broke his promise to Claire (not to duel Randall) after seeing Randall raping a young boy, which triggered his PTSD and rage. outlander s02e07 openh264
In the end, "Faith" is about the death of the future. Claire traveled 200 years to save Jamie, but she couldn't save the one thing that was purely theirs . This episode forces the viewer to ask: If you sacrifice your morals to win a war, and you lose your child anyway, was the sacrifice worth it? For Claire Fraser, the answer is no. That is why she sends Jamie away at the end of the episode. He chose the Prince. She chose the baby. Both lost. Claire eventually realizes that the loss of her
This episode is significant because it marks the end of the Parisian arc and the shift back toward the Scottish Highlands and the Battle of Culloden. Germain
: The mysterious apothecary, Master Raymond , plays a critical role in saving Claire’s life during her recovery, using what appears to be more than just primitive medicine. Technical Note: OpenH264
The episode of Outlander is widely regarded as one of the most emotionally devastating hours of television in the series' history. It centers on Claire Fraser’s tragic loss of her stillborn daughter, Faith, while Jamie is imprisoned in the Bastille. The Heartbreak of " "