Is Summer Higgins Pregnant with John Dutton’s Baby? A Theory That Changes Everything
Could Summer Higgins be carrying John Dutton’s child? It might sound far-fetched at first, but dig a little deeper, and you might find this theory not only plausible but a potential game-changer for Yellowstone’s narrative. Love it or hate it, Taylor Sheridan’s writing is always intentional—often to the point of controversy—and this twist could be the dramatic shake-up the show desperately needs. Let’s break it down.
The Backstory: A Theory Born from Frustration
I’ll admit it: Yellowstone used to mean the world to me. When I started watching at the end of Season 2, the show became my lifeline during one of the hardest times of my life. It pulled me through the pain of losing my father in the isolation of the pandemic. Seasons 1-3 felt like magic—complex characters, high stakes, and that irresistible cowboy grit. But now? Let’s be honest: the magic is fading.
The writing feels sloppy. Characters contradict their own past actions. (Beth, have you really never left Montana?) And don’t get me started on those shoehorned product placements—looking at you, 6666 Vodka. But even in this chaotic mess, something about Summer Higgins’ character feels… unfinished.
Summer Higgins: The Unexpected Catalyst
Summer wasn’t exactly a fan favorite. Her arrival felt like an unnecessary distraction, and her liberal-activist storyline was practically designed to irritate Yellowstone’s core audience. But what if her presence serves a greater purpose?
Rewind to that heated fight with Beth, where Summer admitted that John Dutton made her a better person. Her arc isn’t wrapped up yet. If anything, it’s unraveling. When Rip dropped her off, she said she didn’t even know where to go. Why leave her story dangling? Unless, of course, Sheridan has a bigger plan for her.
Here’s the theory: Summer is pregnant with John’s baby.
Why This Theory Makes Sense
Think about it. The Dutton legacy is hanging by a thread. Beth has made it clear she doesn’t want children, Kayce is too wrapped up in his own drama, and Tate lacks the presence to carry the future of the ranch. The Dutton family is in desperate need of a new heir.
Enter Summer. Imagine the irony: a staunch vegan liberal, now tied forever to the ranch and its conservative values. Whether she decides to raise the child herself or gives the baby to Beth and Rip to raise, this twist would set the stage for major character development—and more drama than Yellowstone has seen in seasons.
Taylor Sheridan’s Narrative Agenda
This wouldn’t be the first time Sheridan weaves conservative undertones into the show. Lines like, “I’m scared to think about the world we’re leaving them,” have been peppered throughout Yellowstone. Summer Higgins, a self-proclaimed outsider, shifting to embrace “traditional” family values would be a predictable—if polarizing—move for the show.
And let’s not forget Sheridan’s penchant for tragedy. Maybe Summer sacrifices herself, leaving the baby to be raised as a Dutton. Or perhaps she embraces motherhood and defies the odds. Either way, this plotline would tie up loose ends in a way that Sheridan loves—by raising questions about legacy, loyalty, and change.
Will We Ever Know?
Of course, there’s no guarantee this theory will pan out. Yellowstone has been frustratingly inconsistent lately (hello, Jamie’s baby, anyone?), and Sheridan’s unpredictability makes him both brilliant and infuriating. But if this twist comes to pass, you heard it here first: Summer Higgins, mother to the next Dutton heir.
And honestly? This twist might just save Yellowstone from the writing slump it’s found itself in.
Over and out.
