Jake tells Olivia that the name Albatross is an inside joke in the intelligence community, a mysterious shadow figure used as a scapegoat whenever things go wrong.
After a meeting with one of the potential future wives goes well, Abby accosts the woman as she is leaving the office and warns her against being in a political marriage.
Olivia learns that Fitz will be present at the fundraiser dinner where the Caldwells plan to introduce the new arranged fiancé.
The parents of the soldiers grow angry at Fitz and his administration believing that the bombings on Kashfar are endangering their children.
Harrison manages to shut the story down and Olivia realizes that the information was leaked by Marion Caldwell, Will's sister-in-law, and the two have been having an affair.
Later, Will's older brother Peter reveals he's known about the affair all along but has refused to confront Will as he didn't want Will to fight to be with Marion and jeopardize his career.
"[1] Vulture named Olivia Pope's Escada evening dress in their list of The 10 Best Outfits We Spotted on TV This Season.