Writers Q&A - Ep 304 Of Lost Things

I'm overwhelmed by all your kind comments 💚. So happy you enjoyed 304!
Going through your questions now and about to get started. There's some really great ones! Thanks all! - Toni G.

Q. You've said you're taking it slow with #RogerandBree - will we get more of them in ep5? After that?
A. Yes. And one of them will wear a Santa hat. 🎅

Q. When Jamie hugging Willie what does Jamie say in Gaelic?
A. "Don't cry, my lad. It'll be all right."

Q. Singing is such a large part of Rogers character, when will we get to hear him sing?
A. Sing...and perhaps play. 😄

Q. I was casually rewatching S1 EP4, um, when I 👀FIONA in the 1700s? Can this be explained? Was told she has witchy powers
A. It's Fiona's seven times great grandmother.

Q. The inclusion of Hal in this ep was a nice surprise. Why did you choose to have him be Geneva's source of incriminating info?
A. Letters would be risky. This was a more interesting way to go. And we love Hal.

Q. Some (not me) find Bree hard to love. Why the choice to have her make fun of Fiona in the car repair scene?
A. She was just a little jealous because she likes Roger.

Q. Will u write an ep to make @caitrionambalfe shine as ep4 for Sam?She deserves one. #Emmy #GoldenGlobe
A. She's very shiny in 305 🌞

Q. Was there an Easter egg in this episode? If so, what was it? Thx. Great debate whether is was the singer in the pub or not.
A. Let's just say it's always Easter at Outlander. 🐇

Q. How long did it take you to write Ep 304? Anything you wanted to add but was scrapped for timing issues?
A. Yes. I wrote Jamie praying for those he loved. But cut for time. ☹️

Q. Could you explain the decision with Ellen's pearls. Why would Claire leave them to Mrs. Graham?
A. She promised Frank to leave the past behind. So she entrusted the pearls to Mrs. Graham.

Q. Who picked the Bob Dylan song? PERFECT!! I cried like a baby😢👩🏻‍⚕️.
A. I did. I knew I wanted Hard Rain from the time I read the chapters.

Q. This was my favorite #RogerAndBree scene. It really set up their blossoming relationship well. Was the carburetor a little Easter egg?
A. Ha! Yes. Nice catch.

Q. Why did you decide that Bree should impulsively kiss Roger? (Very happy with that decision, btw! 💓)
A. Look at his face. He's verra smoochable. 😚

Q. In your mind, how long had Lady Dunsany known Jamie was a Jacobite soldier?
A. Her husband finally told her after Jamie saved the baby.

Q. Did Lady Dunsany suspect Jamie is Willie's father, or have no clue?
A. Mothers ken everything.

Q. You captured the most poignant moments from Jamie's time at #Helwater. Daunting task! Amazing writing, how do you do it?
A. Thank you so much. A little bagpipe music and a wee dram of whisky.

Q. Was there a specific reason to have Claire ‘find’ Jaime again in Ep 4 since she’d already ‘found’ him in S2?
A. She knew he survived Culloden. But needs to find him 20 years later, to go back.

Q. When adapting for screen, how do identify moments for your personal expression while maintaining the essence of Diana's work?
A. Great question. Hard to answer here. But important to have both.

Q. Claire never gave up in the books. She went back to Boston for work. She left Brianna with Roger. Why the change?
A. Keep watching.

Q. I saw a softer side of the nasty aristocrat Lady Geneva of the book; why was she portrayed this way?
A. She's the mother of Jamie's son. We wanted to show the human side of her.

Q. Was it your decision to keep "stinking Papist" in the script?
A. We all loved stinking papist!

Q. What was the motto written on the flag that Bree was looking at at the end of the episode?
A. A Latin phrase: No one attacks me with impunity. The motto of the Royal Stuart dynasty.

Q. Why snake toy vs rosary? Willie wore the rosary ever since. In B#7-he throws this back to Jamie upon learning hs parentage.
A. Rosary not allowed at Ardsmuir. Snake was a sweet tie to Jamie's brother Willie.

Q. I love the original lines you chose to keep- do you try to fit in lines that strike you most as u reread?
A. Absolutely. I keep all my old favorites -- and try to make new ones.

Q. Who came up with the line, “Move with me”? I think we’d all like to thank them personally.
A. See the written by credit. 😱

Q. How does Brianna know how to fix an car engine when she is a History major in the series?
A. Her grades have been dropping. Keep watching. 😉

Q. When we 1st see pregnant Geneva, does she deliberately turn towards Jamie to let him know the baby is his?
A. Ha ha yes. A subtle hint, right?

Q. I cried st the end of the episode. Did you cry as you were writing it?
A. I'm still crying. 😭

Q. Who thought of the choice of Dylan's "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall"?It's both brilliant and gut-wrenching.
A. My decision. Love Dylan. But this duet is perfect for Claire & Jamie. Thank u @WalkOffTheEarth for your brilliance. 💚

Q. I 2nd this question- was it the first time 1960s song was played over 1700s scene? Risky but 👌🏼
A. It's one of those songs that transcends time. 🕰️

Q. During his talk with LadyD, when family&home R mentioned Jamie steals a look @ Willie.Was it in the script oUr all @SamHeughan?
A. Aye, it was in the script. For this and other insights, check out our "Inside Outlander" page: outlandercommunity.com/insideoutlander

Thanks everyone! This made my Tuesday. I'll leave you with this - Toni G.💚