It's very rare that I am ever pleasantly surprised by something that happens on this or any show because there are too many spoilers out there or I have the misfortune of seeing a name in the opening credits that could potentially ruin a big moment. This episode was all about the Olivia Pope auction and just who would win her and exploit her to their benefit. When the Russians beat out Huck and company as the highest bidder, I really didn't know what was about to transpire. At the delivery sight to hand Olivia over to the Winner, out steps......Stephen, played by Henry Ian Cusick. This was literally a jaw-dropping moment for me and every other Scandal fan because his character was written off the show after the first season to my dismay. I never expected to see him return at all. This clearly is a one-time cameo, but it was a monster of a Grand Slam moment. Very, very cool moment. I loved that he was able to save her, repaying her for doing the same for him years ago. I'm even more in shocked that I didn't hear a single thing about this as I'm 4 episodes behind in catching up with Scandal. So, this is old news as the episode aired over a month ago.