Shauna bursts in with a fury, announcing the shocking news that someone has pilfered their precious bear meat, kicking off the intense intrigue of Yellowjackets' fourth episode. An air of bewilderment permeates the scene, as the girls' minds race with disparate speculations.
Mari casts a suspicious gaze toward Coach Scott, who has been eerily silent for episodes past, a stark contrast to the barbaric acts they've committed. She ponders if it was he, the one who remained steadfastly human amidst their cannibalistic madness, who could have committed such a heinous theft.
Meanwhile, Vanessa and Tai's nocturnal escapades take on a new dimension. Vanessa, armed with Scott's map and her own encounters with Tai, charts a cryptic pattern of trees marked by the bizarre cult symbol. Each night, as Tai ventures out, she seeks out yet another tree adorned with the enigmatic mark, and together, they unravel the secret of that symbol.
A fiery debate erupts between Mari and Natalie, the crux of their disagreement centering on who—Natalie or Lottie—is truly responsible for provisioning the camp. The tension mounts as they decide to settle the matter through a competition, each side determined to prove their point.
As they venture out, Mari's obsession with a persistent dripping sound drives her to investigate, dragging Akilah along. To Akilah's surprise, they discover a rat huddled in the cottage's shadows, which swiftly becomes her unlikely companion for the time being.
Elsewhere, Lottie treks to the sacred site of sacrifice, once again offering her blood in a ritualistic gesture. Natalie, on her own quest, stumbles upon something intriguing beneath a thin veil of ice, her excitement palpable as she ponders the possibilities.
Tai, however, remains skeptical of Vanessa's theory, daring her to prove it by finding another tree marked with the symbol on the map. Meanwhile, Natalie makes a stunning discovery—the very moose that once attacked her, now frozen beneath the ice, beckoning her to free it and bring it back to their camp. The stakes are raised, and the mystery deepens as the girls grapple with their own doubts and desires in the unforgiving wilderness.
Lottie stumbles upon Leonard, her cherished stuffed companion from their airborne adventure, and uncovers a hidden passage, a mystical gateway plunging downwards into the depths of the earth. As she ventures through, Lottie experiences a wondrous transformation, transcending into a realm beyond her wildest dreams—or perhaps, a fleeting illusion.
However, the enchantment swiftly dissipates as she emerges to find the girls indulging in fast food, their laughter piercing the veil of her fantastical escape. Abruptly, she is hurled back into the frigid embrace of the snow, her journey to another world a fleeting mirage.
Concurrently, the group grapples with a dire situation as they struggle vainly to save the moose, ultimately watching helplessly as it succumbs to the lake's depths.
In the aftermath, Natalie is tenderly tended to with a steaming hot bath, a measure to fend off the chill of pneumonia. Lottie, too, is ushered in, and amidst the warmth of the water, Natalie's gentle assistance fosters a profound bond between the two.
Elsewhere, Vanessa and Tai embark on a quest for the elusive tree, their journey unexpectedly leading them to Javi. Their reunion is met with a chorus of astonishment and relief, Mari's exclamation affirming Lottie's intuition, though Vanessa gently corrects her, noting that Tai had been the one to uncover Javi's whereabouts. The moment is a testament to the intricate tapestry of friendships, misunderstandings, and serendipity that weave through their extraordinary tale.
