Dougal tells Claire, "I want this marriage consummated, wi' no uncertainty whatsoever" (15.2). Cue the Marvin Gaye?
In their room, Jamie asks Claire to tell him about her first husband, saying that he will do his "best to honor his spirit by serving his wife" (15.25).
Then they agree to always give each other honesty.
Jamie tells her that the main reason he married her was to keep her safe from Black Jack Randall.
They drink, and Claire learns a lot about Jamie's family and his history; then it's time for bed.
Maybe we should put bed in italics.
Jamie undresses Claire, and Claire finds out what Scotsmen wear under their kilts.
Naked in bed, Claire takes Jamie's virginity.
Then they do it again.
Hungry from all the lovemaking, Claire steps outside… and is greeted with all the hoots and hollers of the men in the main room.
Guess there's no doubt now that the marriage is consummated.
After eating, Claire, um, kisses Jamie's Blarney Stone, or whatever the Scottish version of this oral sex euphemism would be.
Claire and Jamie tell each other: "I don't hate you" (15.253). That's as close as they're getting to love for now.