The relentless motion of the ship on the rough waters continued, but Claire and Murtagh remained at Jamie's side, worry etched on their faces. The minutes felt like hours as they waited for signs of improvement. Murtagh kept a firm grip on Jamie, making sure he didn't move too much as the potion worked its way through his system. His stern but caring demeanour was a source of comfort to Claire amidst the chaos of the last few weeks. She knew that she could rely on him, just as she could always rely on Jamie.