Ep 7. The Unholy Affair

In "Fatal Vows" Season 7 Episode 7, "The Unholy Affair," viewers are taken through the tragic story of a couple, John and Carolyn, who seemed to have it all until their marriage took a dangerous turn. John and Carolyn's relationship began as a classic romance: they met at a graduate program, hit it off immediately, and were married soon thereafter. However, as their wedding date approached, Carolyn noticed something different about John. He had become increasingly possessive and controlling, demanding that Carolyn quit her job and cut off communication with her friends and family.

Despite these red flags, Carolyn went through with the wedding and their marriage seemed to be successful. John started his own business, and Carolyn became pregnant with their first child. However, John's controlling behavior continued to escalate. He would constantly monitor Carolyn's whereabouts and punish her whenever he felt she wasn't living up to his standards. This included restrictions on her spending and interactions with their children.

Carolyn eventually had enough and started discussing separation and divorce with John. This only served to make him more volatile. He became increasingly unstable and violent, leading Carolyn to fear for her life and the lives of her children. She tried to leave, but John would always find her and bring her back home.

Finally, Carolyn was able to escape for good with the help of her family and friends. But John's anger continued to simmer, and he began a twisted plan to destroy her life. He spread rumors about her and even went so far as to fake evidence of an affair, which became the centerpiece of a custody battle for their children.

As the episode unfolds, viewers are taken through the legal battles and heartbreaking moments that Carolyn experienced as she fought back against John's lies and manipulations. Despite the odds, she perseveres and ultimately wins custody of her children. But the trauma of her marriage and the fight for her children's safety leaves her forever scarred.

"The Unholy Affair" is a chilling portrayal of a marriage gone wrong and the devastating consequences of domestic abuse. It serves as a warning to viewers to always be on the lookout for signs of controlling and abusive behavior in their relationships.