[ She nearly didn't. When Roger told her that Jamie was alive, she'd already spent two decades mourning her, building a life of her own that couldn't carry over to the past. Claire very nearly let the past stay there, but in the end, she couldn't stand it. Still, that's more for another time, and she can recognize it was work, finding Jamie. ]

I'm stubborn, and I tend to keep a vice grip when I find something to hold onto. I've lost too much not to. I think a few of us here can relate, unfortunately. Or Fortunately, depending on perspective.

[ She offers a small smile at that. ]

Thank you, though, and thank you for listening.