Jake, Liv and Fitz are all in the secret room trying to talk for the first time. Jake wants to kill Poppa Pope. I think it’s the only way to go. Liv and Fitz want “evidence.” Just let Jake go after him Liv, it’s best for everyone. Well, except for us. I love Joe Morton. Shonda probably loves Joe Morton so maybe she will let him live. Olivia gives Jake the stand in the sun speech. Jake rubs it in to Fitz that he and Olivia have a special thing about standing in the sun. That pisses Fitz off. Jake says if they won’t let him kill him he will give up his B613 files. Meanwhile, Jake has to stay on the downlow (literally) so as not to grab Rowan’s attention.
Wait Olivia is taking on Elizabeth as a client why? This is why I don’t normally live blog this show. I don’t always get it.
Someone tried to blow up the Vice President. Is that Mellie’s boyfriend? Oh yes it is. She comes running to him as soon as she finds out. And she kisses him and they start a heavy make-out session. They make out again later.
Olivia and her Daddy have a loving phone call in which he reminds her she is family and the boys she thinks she loves will come and go. I swear all the men in Olivia’s life know exactly how to play her.
Olivia and Fitz kiss in the bunker. I can’t help but wonder if the rumor about those two is true…surely it’s not true right? 
Olivia and Huck know that Cyrus is bugging Elizabeth’s phone. Cyrus actually mentions Ella. He says she cries every time he goes near her. Cyrus asks for her help. She says she is her client. He says clients are plenty friends are few. Olivia comes in to discover Huck and Javi playing video games in the office. Olivia questions what the law would say about him seeing his son without his mother’s knowledge. Olivia tries to tell him what to do and he says, “Do you have a work related request for me?” She tells Huck to look into Elizabeth. He says “So we are going behind our clients back to help someone who is not out client? I wonder what the law would say about that.
Olivia reports to Cyrus that Elizabeth pictures and video of him with Michael the super hot whore. Cyrus beats him up for being stupid. He should have known. This is exactly the sort of thing he does to people and he fell right into hole. Olivia calls Elizabeth and tells her that her phone issues were just a virus. Olivia takes Cyrus on as her client. Olivia tells him to call in sick tomorrow and stay away from Michael. Michael shows up at Cyrus door even though he cancelled. Cyrus aggressively fucks Michael up the ass (literally) and sends him packing. So to speak.
Quinn is on a stakeout watching a dude eat donuts. I have no idea why. Or who this dude is.
Oh shit, Olivia sort of freak out in a meeting about what to do with Poppa Pope and she goes home and calls her dad crying and says he was right. What is wrong with you Olivia? Dayum. Olivia says they just both want to fight and win. Poppa Pope says it’s his fault for not being there when she was young, he damaged her. She doesn’t want to fight anymore. They make a dinner date. Oh there you go. This is part of the plan. She set her daddy up! I can’t believe I fell for that. But I did.
Huck tells Olivia that Michael is not really giving Elizabeth much. He had access to everything and only gave her the military closings. Well, no Huck he also gave him the West Angola stuff he just did that face to face. Olivia corners Michael and tells him she knows everything and wants to know why he isn’t giving her the major information. Michael gives up Elizabeth and says she has a secret apartment where she may be having an affair. Olivia later tells Cyrus Michael really likes him but he doesn’t believe her. Huck is on it. He bugs the hell out of the place and sets up cameras inside the apartment. He later watches it with Javi. He tells Javi it’s best they don’t hang out at his job. Yet he stays for the stakeout. Huck sends him for ice cream when Elizabeth comes in with her boyfriend. This whole Dad thing is kind of unbelievable. What kid would just suddenly fall into a father son relationship like this. No son. That’s who. Plus, I think something is going to happen to him when he goes for ice cream. 🙁 He was a cute kid too.
But Elizabeth isn’t having an affair. She seems to be in kahoots with donut guy, whose name is Kuviak (?) I’m probably going to need y’all to explain this to me. The Veep sends Kuviak out for 20 minutes and Elizabeth and the Veep start going at it. Then Kuviak busts into the stake out vehicle with a gun! OH NOES! Huck and Quinn take on Kuviak (guess it doesn’t matter who he is now) and Quinn kills him with a screwdriver or something. Unfortunately Javi saw the whole thing and freaks out, drops his ice cream and runs like hell.
Meanwhile, at the last supper, Rowan gives Olivia a Poppa Pope speech apologizing for being a bad dad. Meanwhile there is a sniper rifle point at his head. Jake, Fitz and a lot of official looking military guys are there as the black ops crew moves in on Poppa Pope. Fitz wants to take him alive. If they shoot him in the head blood is going to splatter all over her and she is wearing her signature white! Poppa Pope says he is leaving because of her. Everything he has done is because of her. And all the men she is waiting for right now are dead because of her. Cut to scene of the black ops guys all getting shot to death.
Meanwhile, someone stole all the B613 files and the ones Rosen has are all blank. I thought we saw someone else going in to get the files. Looks like Poppa Pope got there first.
You have forsaken me. Your family. You wanted to stand in the bright light in the sun. It blinded you. Those people that you have chosen over me, you do not see who they are, what they want how they see you. Those people are not your people. They never will be and you will not be one of them. You know what they would have done to me. What they always do to people like me. A trial, and execution. You were going to let them do that to me. After all I’ve done to protect you from them. I tried Olivia. I tried my best. For the first time in your life Olivia. You are on your own. You think the world is so terrible with me in it? Wait til you see what it is like without me. Checkmate, Poppa Pope.
Is that the last we will see of Joe Morton on Scandal? I hope not. This was a great episode. Next week looks very violent. Olivia asks for “the kill shot.”
I can’t imagine Scandal without Poppa Pope. He brings so much intrigue and dynamics to the equation; especially since Momma Pope is to return. Can’t wait to see Olivia’s world without him. Great episode!
What is up with the VP? Who bombed the car? It seemed like he knew that was going to happen?
I’m pretty sure that was set up with Elizabeth. The turning around to greet the help that just happened to be awkwardly lined up outside was a set up to give the car time to explode.
On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 10:52 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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You are right. Especially if Elizabeth and he are working together. The bombing gives him the sympathetic vote.
We all know Elizabeth doesn’t like Fitz and those photos of Cyrus are probably one step in destroying Fitz.
Wow what a great episode. I have to believe Poppa pope isn’t going anywhere.
I don’t think they know who bombed the car yet
I felt Rowan knew he was walking into a trap with Olivia, which was why he went into his monologue to play on her emotions, and guilt her into calling off the operation. I do not understand how he was able to kill all the snipers and SWAT members. David Rosen was left without any evidence and holding the empty bag once again. He must get the Tasty Pudding Raspberry Award for the worse DA in tv history. He should have demanded to see all of the evidence Jake had, and then agreed to move forward with operation Rowan. We can count him out as Fitz’s next Supreme Court nominee. The Jake-Fitz pissing contest over Olivia is redundant, and not interesting. I am glad that Olivia finally realized that her relationship with the men is nothing more than a competition that they each want to win. Talk about a bromance gone wrong. Yesh!!
I originally felt the bomb blowing up the VP’s car was staged, so he could bring a higher profile to himself and begin preparing for his own run for president. Most of those thoughts were strengthened when he revealed himself as Elizabeth’s lover and Kuviak’s associate. My belief is that Kuviak was tailing and photographing Olivia for the VP and Elizabeth in order to gain proof the Olivia is Fitz’s mistress, and then use that to impeach Fitz, thereby making the VP the new president, if Fitz’s is found guilty. If the VP becomes president due to the impeachment, he then nominates Elizabeth as his VP, and if she is approved, their coup would have successfully placed them in the White House.
The VP did not expect to fall in lust with Mellie, so that love triangle will be a vehicle to move several storylines along once Scandal comes back in January. Mellie, once again, will be the one who saves Fitz’s presidency and legacy for history.Olivia’s friend’s daughter and the daughter’s friend figured out some of what was going on and they had to be killed to keep them silent. I also believed that Kuviak was in some way linked to Dimitri and Maya Pope planting the bomb in the church last year. So, we may be seeing Maya Pope again in the near future.
Cyrus’ current situation reminded him of how he set up Donald Douglas and his late husband James to use that evidence against Sally Langston. Cyrus is trying to come terms with the role he played in James’ death, and he seems to be more humanized or venerable. Michael did not give Elizabeth everything he had on Cyrus because he will eventually use that information to blackmail Cyrus or Elizabeth. Cyrus has met his match in Elizabeth because she and the VP are determined to overthrow the Grant administration and seize the presidency for themselves.
Obvi the VP KNEW the car was going to blow. Obvi Elizabeth is behind ALL these “terrorist bombings” going on Bc…coincidence? What about MELLIE asking for the Angola updates?? WTF IS GOING ON WITH ANGOLA & ELIZABETH?!? Is she working with/for Mama Pope??? SHE is really screwing the Vice President? He’s using Mellie? Is this all to destroy Fitz?!? So many questions and the answer is Elizabeth.
Btw they were watching Kubiak Bc he was involved in the whole “Who’s following Olivia Pope & taking her pictures & why?”
Is Elizabeth B613?? WHO IS SHE WORKING FOR? Enough already god Shonda really knows how to drag a storyline the eff out. We STILL DONT KNOW who killed SAM on HTGAWM.
We are suppose to find out who killed Sam next week. But, she still did not reveal who killed Lila this week like she was supposed to. Let’s tie up all of the crazy loose ends soon please. 🙂
I think this has something from one of the past episodes in season 2 (?) when a CIA official photo shopped some pictures to make it look like a genocide of children was occurring in Angola(?) in order to start a war in Africa. Fitz fired the CIA director for creating the fake pix during that episode, so I guess this international crisis is being resurrected as well.
Ahhhh…I didn’t watch season 2
So you don’t think Elizabeth has to do with the intl incidents? It’s just a bit too coincidental for me. Now hiring Olivia but we then see KUBIAK AT HER secret apartment?!? What tha hell was that all about?!?
AND the fake attack on the vice President whom obviously knew the SUV was blowing up…just to find out she’s SCREWING HIM?!? It’s just too coincidental.
I think Elizabeth’s agenda is much, much bigger than the teeny gun issue she came on the scene with. Why is she still around? Involved with Cyrus by way of a hooker. Involved with Olivia by way of Kubiak. Involved with the VP by way of her vagina & who knows what else.
She’s got those bony hands in everything & everyone…
*At the end of the day,” if I hear any more about standing in the sun- there will be projectile vomit.
Scandal isn’t believable on a small or large scale this season (or last). But it has gotten predictable. The actors are flat- we’ve known them for seasons- none grow. None change. Except in fast talk- all Olivia clones- sans Huck who is involved in a ridiculous relationship with Son Havi.
If Olivia is doing the RL nasty with Fitz- kudos for choosing him over the half-ass actor Jake (please kill his character with skin cancer. Very believable from all that standing in the sun and all….)
David Rosen needs to get a bipolar diagnosis ASAP. His character is beyond ridiculous.
Elizabeth is distracting. When her character appears- I vacillate among trying to decide if she is anorexic, on drugs, or made up to be a Hilary Clinton clone.
And B613. Wtf that is. Who cares;)
I can’t imagine when you sleep, TT. Nice surprise seeing all these blogs entries 2day
Me and Banjo stand in the sun on every sunny day! Okay so we lay in the sun, or sit in the sun. We don’t actually sit. But now that the time has changed we get up in time to open the curtains and wallow in the sun every morning. We both move around all morning to stay in the sunniest spots. We’re doing it right now! 🙂
And I gave you some extra blogs late night because I have some thangs to do this morning. In a little bit. Maybe. If I can wake up. #TherapeuticOuting
On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 5:09 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Love jake He really loves and respects her Look how lovingly at Harrison.s funeral and saved her2 times, FItz is just using her on the side She knows who she what’s that why she did not want to kiss him. Jake is hot.! Hot! Hot!.. Looking foward to next season !,,
Jake was right….Fitz was wrong…and Rowan Pope works for Satan!
LMAOOOOOOO! Joe Morton is just so damn AWESOME to watch…when he was sitting there READING LIV, while their plan DISINTEGRATED, I just shook my head…how on EARF… (not Earth but EARF) did she ever think she could outsmart her pops?? He keeps telling her but she’s a hard headed lil girl! Next week looks juicy!! Can’t wait!
Papa Pope really does work for Satan!! Hahaha
But his monologues are supposed to be clues. His last was revealing too, he sat there telling his daughter that EVERY single thing he’s ever done wa to ensure Olivia makes it big, EVERYTHING. And I believe it. So if that’s true, now he’s just leaving? I don’t think so. He’s coming for blood, for the blood of those who turned his daughter against him. Which would be Fitz & Jake. And he revealed his Achilles heel, his daughter. The smartest thing would be to “punish” Olivia. Make it look like she will be taking the fall for ALL of those deaths. Put her in prison, for gods sakes take the white off of her. Papa Pope will come. He’ll come to save her but he’ll also come to SHOW HER he’s the only one who “actually gives a sht.”
WHY DIDNT THEY JUST LET JAKE KILL COMMAND like he requested??? Why does anyone listen to Fitz?? He’s a moron. Why did she kiss him??? Ugh he’s just…nothing. Look at Jake. Even covered in blood & grime he is STILL better than Fitz in his bespoke suit!
Mellie in all red evryday…whats that about? Just because she looks great in red? Or foreshadowing? I mean is t that why Olivia is in white?
I just can not wait until Mellie finds out her lover is lovin on another. Possibly being used too. Mellie will go thermonuclear. Good luck Lizzie! She’s got less & less to lose these days.
^^^^^^^^^ YES!!!!! I’m with you….Rowan isn’t done…he’s plotting for revenge!!
I was intrigued that Rowan’s entire conversation with Liv was not the usual rapid fire but slower and very even toned…
On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 12:20 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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That’s because when Satan’s Top Employee is ready to light yo ass on fire, he wants you to have a CRYSTAL CLEAR understanding of why you’re burning and who set the fire!! Just ask Mama Pope! LOL!
@ shaeonassis
Poppa pope gave Olivia the Speech “most” parents give their children when they will not listen. ” I tried! I tried! Lawd knows! I tried! to tell you,but you just won’t listen chile. You gonna to learn today.
(As my lips are quivering) Poppa Pope Rocks he walked out the restaurant like a Boss.
When you sick and tired of being sick and tired cause your kids are hard-headed??? Yuuuuuuuupppp!! LOL!!
And yes…he puts the “OSS” in BOSS!!
Scandal is anything but predictable. And to those who think the stories are unbelievable, well do some reading and you will find that truth can indeed be stranger than fiction (heard a lot worse especially where I’m coming from) Yes some plots can appear farfetched but will anyone remain intrigued if the stories are humdrum real life situations?.
People just like to criticize Ms Shona instead of recognising her genius. (I wonder why)
Someone in this comments section mentioned that the story of Olivier’s friend’s daughter, and who is following Olivier is being dragged out, really? After a hand full of episodes? Really? Black List is on the the 2nd series and there are still questions from the !st series (22 episodes later) that remain unanswered. I suppose people must find something to complain about, it’s human nature.
Joe Morton is on Scandal. Apparently Poppa Pope did an album cover mock up. It’s cute. They showed a picture of Joe sleeping with his Emmy. He’s very humble in real life. He also rappelled off a 19 story building for his daughter’s charity.
They ask if he can spill any secrets. He says no. WAIT WHAT? That two minute interview is all we get? If Elizabeth Hasselbeck was there she would have asked if he was leaving the show and other hard hitting questions. He may not have answered, but SHE WOULD HAVE ASKED. So disappointing. But he looked FOINE! So hot.