Ep 7. Episode 7

In the seventh episode of season four of The Affair, titled "Episode 7", the audience gets to see the aftermath of the devastating events that occurred in the previous episode. The episode is depicted from the point of views of the four main characters of the show - Noah, Alison, Cole, and Helen.

The episode begins with Noah - who is coming to terms with the reality that his father has committed suicide - struggling to maintain a normal routine. He is haunted with memories of his father and he finds solace in smoking pot with Anton. The scenes then shift to Alison, who is trying to get her life back together after being fired from her job. She spends most of her time at her therapist's office and makes an effort to reconnect with her daughter, Joanie.

Meanwhile, Cole is coming to terms with the fact that his marriage with Luisa is falling apart. He meets with his mother Cherry, who has just returned to town, and they reminisce about the past. However, as the conversation progresses, Cole begins to realise that there is some truth to Luisa's accusation that he is still in love with Alison.

On the other hand, Helen is struggling to control her children after Whitney reveals her engagement to Colin, a much older man. Helen is trying her best to get Colin away from Whitney, but she soon realises that her daughter is determined to go ahead with her plans. As the scenes progress, Helen begins to question her actions and whether they are driven by genuine concern for her daughter or by her own selfish reasons.

As the episode comes to an end, Noah, Alison, Cole, and Helen find themselves at the same funeral where tensions simmer underneath the surface. It becomes clear that all four of them are dealing with their own personal issues, and any interaction between them could only lead to more drama. This leads to a cliffhanger ending that leaves the audience wanting more.

Overall, "Episode 7" is a powerful episode that depicts the internal struggles of each of the show's main characters. Despite the lack of major plot developments, the episode is a testament to the show's strengths - its character-driven storytelling and its ability to maintain an unwavering sense of tension. It is an episode that sets the stage for what is sure to be an explosive conclusion for the season.