Monica asks. All rights This in turn drove Kayce to try to escape the valley by joining the Navy.

NBC Sets Fall (Yes, Fall!) Yellowstone was beginning to lose its luster for Mia, but “I dunno,” said her pal. Kevin Costner said Wade was supposed to be like Lloyd before he fell out with the Duttons. ), Laramie got a look at Walker, and simply put, one look was all it took. "John is alluding to the fact that many of the branded ranch hands are criminals who have been trusted to protect the ranch and carry out various misdeeds. In other words, Walker. It also just happens that most of the cowboys on the ranch are criminals. Not sure Wade hesitated even five seconds before giving up Roarke. Do I have to tell you that those extra men wouldn’t get there in time? Monica then directly asks about Kayce's brand, which opens door John wants to remain closed"Is that why you did it to Kayce? "Monica then realizes that John is referring to her and her pregnancy with Tate. Monica asks. "You couldn't trust him? Kayce is the only non-criminal that’s been branded because A.) Wade is a branded man. Before he left, John branded him against his will to always remind him that he belonged on the ranch... Just … He wasn’t crazy about that idea, but as Kayce pointed out, “Beats dyin’.” While all that was going on, Wade and his son visited Roarke, who encouraged them to keep poking at John until he “does something he can’t take back,” something that Market Equities can use in court. reserved.If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our weekly newsletter.

At some point in the past, John and Kayce had a falling out about him marrying a Native. First, Rip roped him and dragged him through the sagebrush, then he looped a noose around his neck and demanded the name of his employer. The branding just means, you’re binded to the ranch — period. All right, said the codger, but he wanted to bring in some extra men, then.

But in this episode, we catch a glimpse of another cowboy with the brand - one who is … She seems taken aback that she caused the rift in question, but John then adds another twist to the tale that stings even more.
"I told him to take you to the clinic and not let you leave until you had an abortion, but he wouldn't do it," John said.A visually effected Monica then asks if that was why the cowboys branded him, and John reveals that he branded Kayce himself.Despite the shock, Monica then thanks John for his honesty. He told me he got some girl he barely knew pregnant and he was gonna marry her. “I think there might be a little luster left.” In the field, Wade and Junior (OK, let’s call him that) rode after a random bunkhouse boy… straight into an ambush. Why, Rip wanted to know, was that problem still breathing? John then heads back to the main ranch house where Tate is eating breakfast. "The brand, why do the cowboys do that? "Monica continues to push harder, asking to learn this long-standing secret between John and Kayce. Yellowstone is an American drama television series created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson that premiered on June 20, 2018 on the Paramount Network.It stars Kevin Costner, Wes Bentley, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, and Gil Birmingham.The series follows the conflicts along the shared borders of a large cattle ranch, an Indian reservation, and land developers. he’s a Dutton.

"Well if I'm going to be a part of this family, I need to understand it," Monica says. "John responds, "They don't all do it, just the ones who got a second chance. "Why do they do it?" The old man has known Rip ever since he arrived on the ranch as a young boy and the fact that they even share the Yellowstone brand only makes their bond foolproof. He looks upon his grandson and seems to have a bit of regret about his past actions. Wade, not so much. Kayce’d killed many a man, he admitted, but “I never murdered one and never will.” So what the hell were they gonna do with Walker now? Finally, Rip had Walker prove himself by cutting off of the old man’s chest his Yellowstone brand — 'Black Panther' Family Mourns The Death Of Chadwick Boseman…'Big Brother 22' spoilers: Who are the Week 4 nominations for…'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman has died at age 43Mary Trump Reveals Secret Recordings Of Donald's Sister Dissing…Copyright © 2020 TVLine Media, LLC. Later, Rip informed Kayce that “I found something that you forgot to get rid of” and dragged it back to the ranch. Jamie may have just made another big mistake, and our recap of 'Yellowstone' Season 3, Episode 9, 'Meaner Than Evil,' reveals what it was. "I need to understand why he hates you so much. Premiere Dates for This Is Us, #OneChicago and More — What Shows Return in…ABC Fall Schedule to Launch With Reality TV and Game Shows; Grey's, Good Doctor, black-ish DelayedSupernatural Duo Faces 'The End of the End' in First Trailer for Final 7 Episodes9-1-1 Promotes John Harlan Kim to Series Regular for Season 4Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the UniverseThree NBA Games Postponed as Players Protest Jacob Blake Shooting…Colbert Boycotts GOP Convention in Wake of Jacob Blake Shooting A Reddit user also had an interesting theory and wondered, “I think John was referring to the Yellowstone brand. “Got off easy,” grumbled Lloyd. I guess it's a way they can prove they can be trusted. Most branded men are never allowed to leave the ranch alive.