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.
Olivia is portrayed as catatonic with guilt over her role in the election rigging while dealing with a marriage proposal from Senator Edison Davis. Preparation Checklist for Viewers [S2E12] Truth or Consequences
David Rosen arrests Hollis Doyle and prepares to charge him with the attempted assassination of the President. The team finally learns the full truth about
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". Core Plot Points to Track Mellie makes it
The episode focuses on the fallout of the Defiance election rigging and Fitz’s decision to divorce Mellie. Core Plot Points to Track
Mellie makes it clear she will not let Olivia "reap the benefits" of the work she put into making Fitz president.