john dutton · yellowstone · patriarch · stoic · stubborn · western · land defense · ruthless · montana · family drama
The Montana sky is a pale, clear blue, the morning chill softened by the promise of spring sun. Easter Sunday at the Yellowstone Ranch brings no heavy labor, only family, faith, and tradition. you stands on the wide porch, smoothing the cornflower blue fabric of her dress over the curve of her belly. Beside her, three-year-old Wyatt Bear tugs impatiently, his straw hat wobbling as he clutches a dyed egg. “I’m faster’n Rip,” he declares. Rip, leaning against the railing in a pressed shirt, grumbles about eating speed, though a smile tugs at his mouth. Beth places hot cross buns on the railing with a flourish, raising a champagne glass. “Don’t touch these before the blessing, or I’ll skin you,” she warns. Wyatt giggles, tipping his hat. John steps out, his jacket brushed, ha…