Warning: Spoilers ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 3!Van’s shocking cancer reveal inYellowjacketsseason 3’s “Them’s the Brakes” episode seemingly confirms a theory involving Lottie’s mysterious line in season 2’s finale. The episode sees Van go through a lot in both ofYellowjackets' timelines, with the young version experiencing a wild hallucination and the adult counterpart experiencing somewhat of a miracle. As it turns out, Van’s cancer may no longer be terminal, which she reveals to Taissa toward the beginning ofYellowjacketsseason 3, episode 3. That said, the miracle may very well be linked to Lottie.
In the previous episode, “Dislocation,” Van stepped on some glass, requiring a trip to urgent care. Due to her cancer diagnosis, Van had blood drawn, and when she visits her oncology doctor in “Them’s the Brakes,” she receives some surprising news. The results show that Van’s cancer has stopped spreading, meaning that there’s a chance of a longer life. After a brief celebration, Tai links the news to the waiter, believing that his death may have made Van better. Van might be reluctant to believe that, but the outcome plays into a popular theory following Natalie’s death.
Yellowjackets Confirms The Theory That Van’s Cancer Would Go Away After Natalie’s “Sacrifice”
Lottie Knew What Would Happen After Natalie’s Death
Before Natalie’s tragic death inYellowjacketsseason 2’s ending, Lottie prepared a ritual to give “It” what it wanted, meaning a new sacrifice. Unfortunately, Natalie became that sacrifice before the group could completely thwart Lottie’s attempt at following through with the ritual. Before she was taken away for a psych evaluation,Lottie confirmed to the others that the wilderness, or “It,” was pleased with the sacrifice, aka Natalie’s death.While doing so, Lottie specifically looked at Van and said they would be rewarded, leading to the theory that Natalie’s “sacrifice” could affect Van’s cancer.
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Based on the update surrounding Van’s cancer diagnosis, it seems like theYellowjackets' theory involving Natalie’s death has come true. The waiter’s death also supports the theory that the wilderness does indeed reward sacrifices, as Lottie previously explained. Van counters that more tests need to be done to fully determine the status of her cancer, though she finally feels some hope since reuniting with Tai. Before the news, Van has been understandably hesitant to get closer to Tai due to her diagnosis.
How Lottie Knew That The Sacrifice Would Make Van Go Into Remission
Lottie’s Connection to “It” Is Still Strong
Interestingly, when the characters came together inYellowjacketsseason 2, Lottie claimed that “It” brought Tai and Van back together before leading them all to the compound. As a true believer, Lottie attempted to convince her old friends to give the wilderness what it wanted. However, unlike the others, Lottie has always had a stronger connection to the wilderness. Before the plane crash,Lottie experienced visions of the future, andthat power of precognition likely carried into adulthood, allowing Lottie to know how Natalie’s sacrifice would change Van’s life.
The connection between Lottie and the wilderness has even seemed to strengthen over time, which could also explain why Lottie predicted Van would go into remission.
Whereas the others have tried to move past what happened to them as teens, Lottie has embraced it all. The connection between Lottie and the wilderness has even seemed to strengthen over time, which could also explain why Lottie predicted Van would go into remission. While Lottie isn’t a fortune-teller inYellowjackets, she has a strong enough link to understand what the wilderness wants. Tai is seemingly open to Lottie’s beliefs again, but it might take more convincing for the others to get on board, especially Shauna. Granted, Van’s health update could be a game-changer for Lottie’s mission.
