Yellowstone - Season 1eps9 -

Under duress, Jenkins confesses to orchestrating the semi-truck crash that hit John's vehicle in the series premiere and admits to his plan to inflate land prices to force the Duttons out.

The season ends on a somber note with John and Beth sitting at their massive, largely empty dining table. Beth breaks down in tears, mourning the fragmentation of their family. John attempts to comfort her by stating that while the table is empty now, it won't stay that way forever, reaffirming his resolve to protect their legacy at any cost. Yellowstone Season 1 Episode 9 Recap With Spoilers Yellowstone - Season 1Eps9

Separated from Monica and Tate, Kayce returns to the Yellowstone ranch. John attempts to comfort her by stating that

John tells Beth never to sell the land and specifically instructs her not to let Kayce sell it. it won't stay that way forever