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.
The parents of a missing college student seek help; David gets help on the Cytron case from an unexpected source; Mellie proves her political prowess.
The team realizes they may have made a mistake on an old case, possibly putting them all in danger; Olivia and Jake's relationship intensifies, while Fitz and Mellie's relationship hits a low.
Flashbacks reveal more about Olivia's relationship with her father; the White House and Pope & Associates work to clean up the mess they created.
An exhausted Meredith thinks she may have made a mistake during surgery, which could jeopardize her career. Meanwhile Izzie’s plan to throw a party for her new boyfriend goes completely awry, and Alex deals with a patient who is addicted to painkillers.
