Love Story Episode 4 recap: John and Carolyn navigate the initial stages of their relationship

Aashna
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (Image via FX Networks)
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (Image via FX Networks)

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Episode 4 titled 'I Love You' aired on FX on February 19. Ryan Murphy's latest anthology series is based on the whirlwind courtship and marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.

The latest episode of Love Story picked up right after John and Carolyn's passionate night together. Both are present at a party, but they maintain their distance, exchanging only some affectionate glances. However, John leaves the party early and reels in Carolyn for a secretive kiss in a secluded spot.

The couple returns to John's apartment and spends another night together, but Carolyn is worried about the horde of paparazzi at John's house in the morning and sneaks out early, unnoticed.

Love Story Episode 4 makes it clear that Carolyn has her doubts about this relationship because of John's status as a popular public figure. She expresses her fears of being the wife of a popular celebrity to her friends and initially does not return John's calls. However, she finally gives in and the couple spends some quality time on a boat, where they are photographed but Carolyn doesn't seem to mind.

After their initial happiness fades, John and Carolyn are forced to confront the realities of their relationship, leading to their first major argument.

Here is the complete recap of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Episode 4.


Carolyn's first meeting with John's friends and family ended in disaster in Love Story Episode 4

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While Carolyn is unsure about the relationship, John becomes confident in his feelings for her. After Caroline says their mother likely waited for John to get settled in his life before taking her final breath, he is convinced that he is on the right path and invites Carolyn to meet with his friends.

Carolyn does not think much about the invitation because it still falls in the casual category for her but the meeting is not pleasant at all. At dinner with John's friends, Carolyn discusses his plans of starting a political magazine with John's best friend, Berman, which surprises him.

The men did not anticipate Carolyn to be interested in business and when she leaves, they discuss her among themselves. They believe that Carolyn is playing hard to get to tempt John and reel him in quicker.

Love Story Episode 4 takes a serious turn when John extends another invitation to Carolyn, this time to meet with his sister, Caroline. After much hesitation, she agrees but to her horror, the Kennedy family is gathered to celebrate Caroline's birthday, a detail John conveniently skipped.

Naturally, Carolyn is unprepared for the party, without gifts and a prior intimation of facing the Kennedy family. On the other hand, Caroline is visibly upset with his brother for bringing a date without discussing it with her, which results in awkwardness between the women.

Things keep getting worse for the couple in Love Story Episode 4 as John practically abandons Carolyn for the Kennedy family dinner and it's clear Caroline is not welcoming towards his brother's girlfriend. The dinner party ends in yet another disaster for the couple.


John and Carolyn have their first big fight in Love Story Episode 4

The latter half of Love Story Episode 4 follows John as he enjoys yet another football match in Central Park, when someone leaves an anonymous letter in his bag, with his friends' help. The letter was practically a death note for John and Carolyn's relationship, as it paints a negative picture of her girlfriend.

The letter claims that Carolyn was always obsessed with John Kennedy and pestered her boss, Calvin, to introduce her to him, in hopes of being a Kennedy wife someday. The letter also claimed that Carolyn only initiated a relationship with John because of his power and wealth. The note also mentions her drug addiction and past relationships, things John would not have ignored if Carolyn had been honest with him.

The letter works its magic and John confronts Carolyn, leading to the couple's break-up. When Caroline hears of the matter, she advises her brother to trust the woman he loves and not some anonymous, ill-intentioned letter planted to break the couple apart. John eventually realizes his mistake and rushes to Carolyn's apartment to apologize. The couple finally confesses their feelings to each other and spends yet another passionate night at Carolyn's apartment.

However, trouble again finds the couple in the final moments of Love Story Episode 4. When Carolyn reaches her office, she realizes that the tabloids have published articles about her and JFK Jr.'s relationship, which have also reached her workplace. As Calvin Klein lays the papers and demands answers, Carolyn is overcome with horror, realizing her worst nightmare has finally materialized.

You can stream Love Story Episode 4 on Hulu.


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Edited by Aashna