He couldn’t shake the feeling of unease, the ache of longing for Claire’s presence by his side and he whispered remorsefully, "I’m so sorry, my Sassenach. I canna undo the past, but I can promise you this – if you’ll have me, I’ll do everything in my power to be the man you deserve. I’ll be patient, I’ll wait, and I’ll show you through my actions that you can trust me again."