While serving his parole as a groom named "Alexander MacKenzie" at the Helwater estate, Jamie is blackmailed by Lady Geneva Dunsany into sleeping with her. This encounter leads to the birth of Jamie’s illegitimate son, .
In the Outlander episode (Season 3, Episode 4), the narrative explores the profound weight of secrets and the pain of parting as both Jamie and Claire grapple with their "ghosts" in separate centuries. Jamie’s Life at Helwater Outlander_3x04
: As Willie grows to resemble him, Jamie realizes he must leave to protect the boy's status as an Earl. He entrusts Willie’s care to Lord John Grey , who is set to marry Geneva’s sister, Isobel. While serving his parole as a groom named