Outlander season 7, episode 5 reveals Jamie's concern about the fate of Fort Ticonderoga due to Simon Fraser of Balnain fighting for the English during the American Revolution. This introduces a relative of Jamie who plays a significant role in the seventh book, "An Echo in the Bone." The connection between Jamie and Simon Fraser is through Jamie's grandfather, Simon Fraser, 11th Lord of Lovat. Simon's death in the book allows Jamie and Claire to continue their journey to Scotland. This storyline is expected to be developed in future episodes of Outlander season 7.