Shock was giving way to a nervous impulse to laugh. Ken his family? Not likely; and how should he explain that he was the grandson-six times over-of her own brother, Dougal? That he was, in fact, not only Jamie's nephew, but her own as well, if a bit further down the family tree than one might expect?
In this moment, Ken is experiencing a mix of shock and a newfound urge to laugh as he contemplates the bizarre familial connections around him. The prospect of revealing his lineage, as the grandson six times over of Dougal, presents a challenge. It feels improbable to him, given the complexity of relationships in his family.
Moreover, he grapples with the additional complication of explaining to those involved that he is not just Jamie's nephew but also distantly related to the woman he is interacting with. This intricate web of family ties leaves Ken both bewildered and amused, highlighting how unexpected relationships can arise in a family tree.
