Huck quickly determines that Amanda Tanner was kidnapped. Meanwhile, when a plane crashes in suspicious circumstances, killing all the passengers, including a US senator, Olivia is tasked with representing the pilots.
A government employee shocks Olivia when he reveals how high the scandal goes; questions about Quinn's background create tension; Cyrus tries to keep the president under control; an old flame of Olivia's returns.
A national tragedy forces Olivia to return to work at the White House. Meanwhile, we learn more about the first few days of Fitz's presidency.
With Huck being held under the Patriot Act, Olivia and the team get unexpected assistance from an old friend.
With Olivia's name out there as the President's mistress, both the White House, and Pope and Associates face their biggest scandal to date, and a surprise allegiance is formed in order to get things handled.