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Starz's historical drama Outlander has never shied away from epic love stories, but Season 7 introduced fans to a romance that felt refreshingly different.
When Ian Fraser Murray, the brave nephew of Jamie Fraser, meets Rachel Hunter, a Quaker, there's an undeniable spark that's hard to overlook.
What begins as a chance encounter quickly develops into one of the series' most compelling relationships. From stolen kisses to cultural clashes to a love triangle, the couple finally comes together in Outlander Season 7 Episode 13. Ian Murray finally marries Rachel Hunter in a progressive Quaker ceremony.
In the finale episode, we learn that Rachel and Ian are soon to be parents. Quite a happy ending, isn't it? However, their love wasn't so easy; here's how they fought all the hurdles to be with each other.
Rachel Hunter and Ian Murray in Outlander: From sparks to scandal
They first meet when Ian brings a gravely injured William Ransom to a Quaker settlement where Rachel and her brother Denzell Hunter live. Rachel tends to William, but Ian is quite attracted to her strength and quiet defiance.
From there on, the Hunters join the Continental Army with Denzell serving as a surgeon and Rachel assisting him. Ian, on the other hand, craves his own path as he fights alongside the rebels. Although their paths cross repeatedly, it almost feels like they are destined to be together.
In Episode 8, titled Turning Points, things take a wild turn. When Ian delivers goose grease to Rachel's tent, unable to control their feelings and emotions, they share a tender moment. As their fingers brush, Ian kisses her. Rachel responds by slapping him and warning him that such behavior could ruin her reputation. Yet she cannot deny her growing feelings for him. The tension between them is undeniable.
Claire, ever observant, sees the truth: Ian is in love and Rachel is as well, but she refuses to admit her true feelings.
A love triangle: William, Ian, and Rachel
William Ransom complicates things for Ian and Rachel. Although he owes his life to Rachel and Denzell, William finds himself attracted to Rachel. His noble upbringing clashes with her values. What follows is Outlander's most intense love triangle.
William's jealousy flares up when Ian and Rachel get engaged. In a rage, William assaults Ian and has him arrested. Rachel, furious, slaps William. Their relationship breaks apart, and the rivalry highlights the high stakes. Rachel is not just a prize to be fought over.
Despite the dangers, Ian and Rachel's love only grows. Rachel confides in Denzell, who warns her that marrying Ian would see her cast out by the Quaker community. For Rachel, the decision is quite tough: to follow her heart or to remain faithful to her religion.
When Ian returns from Scotland, Rachel learns he has been searching for her, and her resolve breaks. They face trials together-most dangerously, the vengeance of Arch Bug, who targets Rachel because Ian once killed his wife. Rachel is even kidnapped, and Ian tries to save her; however, William arrives at the right time and shoots Arch Bug. In that moment, Rachel realizes that she cannot live without Ian.
The confession and marriage
In Episode 10, in a tender moment, Ian confesses his true feelings and says,
"I love you. The world is turning upside down and yet you are the only constant thing, the only thing that binds me to the earth. I would become Quaker for your sake."
Rachel also confesses her true feelings and utters,
"Thee is a wolf too. But thee is my wolf. If thee hunts at night I know they will come home."
In Outlander Season 7, Episode 13, titled Hello Goodbye, Rachel marries Ian in Philadelphia during a progressive Quaker ceremony led by the community rather than a priest. Soon after, Rachel is pregnant with their first child.
Why does their story matter?
Ian and Rachel's story in Outlander shows how young love can clash with faith, duty, and danger. Rachel's Quaker upbringing limits her desires. Ian's identity as both a Scottish warrior and a Mohawk hunter adds complexity. Their love challenges social rules, religious orders, and wartime risks. It demonstrates that love, even when forbidden, always finds a way.
Outlander can be streamed on Netflix.
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