Mellie makes it clear she will not let Olivia "reap the benefits" of the work she put into making Fitz president.
The team finally learns the full truth about Quinn's past as Lindsay Dwyer—how her boyfriend was involved in the election rigging, how he was killed, and how she was framed for the blast. [S2E12] Truth or Consequences
Keep track of the five people who know about the rigged voting machines: Olivia, Cyrus, Mellie, Hollis, and Verna Thornton. Mellie makes it clear she will not let
Following his near-death experience, President Fitz Grant informs Mellie he wants a divorce so he can be with Olivia. Mellie and Cyrus Beene team up to prevent this, viewing it as "political suicide". "Scandal" Truth or Consequences (TV Episode 2013) -
This episode is the first time the entire team at OPA is forced to air everything they know about each other's secrets. "Scandal" Truth or Consequences (TV Episode 2013) - IMDb
The episode focuses on the fallout of the Defiance election rigging and Fitz’s decision to divorce Mellie. Core Plot Points to Track
Pay close attention to how Quinn’s identity as Lindsay Dwyer changes her relationship with the rest of the gladiators at Olivia Pope & Associates . Critical Character Dynamics