: Jake attempts to escape Rowan Pope’s influence, even sending a secret plea for help to Olivia via Edison. Rowan, however, maintains his "master of the universe" status by forcing Jake into the political spotlight to secure a half-billion-dollar inheritance.
: President Fitz finally learns Olivia’s "big secret"—her abortion—which leads to a moment of shared understanding rather than a typical explosive confrontation. Major Character Shifts Scandal - Season 5Eps21
chooses Cyrus Beene as his running mate, marking Cyrus's successful return to a position of power. : Jake attempts to escape Rowan Pope’s influence,