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***WARNING: This article contains spoilers for the “Yellowstone” S5 premiere***
Season 5 of “Yellowstone” kicked off with an emotional punch for viewers when tragedy struck on the Dutton ranch.
The two-episode premiere began on a hopeful note, with Monica and Kayce expecting their second child.
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After experiencing some pains Monica rushes to the hospital, but a devastating accident along the way causes her to lose her baby at 37 weeks.
Monica lost the baby 😢and. They named him John 😭 #Yellowstone
— Tamica Gates (@tamica76) November 14, 2022
The episodes also saw John acclimatizing to his new role as governor of Montana.
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Meanwhile, country superstar Lainey Wilson made her acting debut playing Abby during episode two.
Welcome to the Yellowstone, @LaineyWilson! #YellowstoneTV
— Yellowstone (@Yellowstone) November 14, 2022
“Yellowstone” airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Paramount Network.