Plot summary
Jake is still protecting Olivia, per Fitz's orders. The team continue their investigation into the mole and make a shocking discovery in the process. And back at the White House Mellie's ultimatum forces Cyrus into the role of "fixer". Fitz goes to Olivia's house and tells her he chooses her over Mellie, and they have sex. Mellie does the interview with James, and Cyrus is furious that she picked his husband. She reveals that Fitz has been unfaithful to her, but she fails to mention who the mistress is.
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