Matthew B. Roberts

Jocasta Cameron confronts Roger MacKenzie about his intentions toward her niece Brianna and the parentage of baby Jeremiah. She offers to make the child her heir as a test of Roger's character, leading to a heated confrontation where Roger must defend his love and integrity against her cynical assumptions.

Jamie informs his godfather Murtagh of Governor Tryon's demands for his capture, highlighting the impossible political divide between them. In a poignant moment of love and duty, Jamie releases Murtagh from his lifelong vow of protection to ensure his safety as the Regulator Rebellion looms.