Aside from the above plot points, another issue running through Season 5 of "Yellowstone" involves the killing of protected wolves. Although the Duttons have so far avoided most of the blame, there is definitely suspicion cast in their general direction, which causes John to utilize his governor powers to pardon Summer (Piper Perabo), an animal rights activist who has a romantic history with John. In Episode 5, John invites Summer to dinner, and Beth's hostility is immediately apparent and very palpable. At the start of this scene, Summer complains that they are being served duck for dinner, and she questions why they are eating a bird of peace. This causes Kayce to comment that doves taste pretty good, which makes Monica blurt out an awkward and truthful laugh, which is great to see after watching her and Kayce suffer the past few episodes.
Of course, "Yellowstone" fans adored this moment of levity from Monica and wasted no time in taking to social media to express their feelings. On Twitter, @thatboyhersch said, "The dinner I didn't know I needed even Monica is laughing." Similarly, @JaydaPolivick97 stated, "Monica at the dinner table is me lol. My 'Yellowstone' hot take is that people hate Monica way too much for no good reason and like Beth way too much for no good reason." Likewise, @thom_ahs shared the same kind of sentiment, and wrote, "I don't think I've ever related to Monica more in my life than when she laughed at the dinner table at the uncomfortableness of it all."
