In season 3, Rip becomes a fiancee dead set on taking what’s his.
Keep in mind, Jamie and Rip were both adopted by John as young kids.
Meanwhile, Jamie has been chasing his own tail in an existential crisis that’s still going on today.

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That is a lot of baggage even for a Tinder bio.
A major plus for Rip is that he’s a grade-A charmer.
But Beth wants Rip to swear he’ll never keep another secret.
“We don’t get those,” she says.
The conversation gets deep, but also a bit sensual.
But who’s to judge another person’s kink?
“Kelly and I really worked hard in making sure it’s dynamic and smart.
But also, there’s these really playful moments between us.”
The show’s legion of fans hasn’t held back on sharing their love of the character, either.
User@civicdriver81 couldn’t agree more: “Rip gets s done.
Certainly the epitome of loyalty to those he calls family and devotion to the woman he loves.
There is something so heart warming, but heart breaking as well.”
Rip is the soul of the Yellowstone ranch.
Hauser, keep letting it Rip.