Scandal Season 5 Episode 8 Promo

Oh, Olivia. What did you do?!?

Granted, viewers know what Olivia did. We're well aware that she brokered a deal to get her nefarious father out of prison, a fact that nearly came to light in front of Fitz on Scandal Season 5 Episode 7.

Just how long can this secret stay under wraps?

Not very long, according to the following trailer for Scandal Season 5 Episode 8, especially not when Abby is on the war path and has revenge on the mind.

That's what appears to be the case below, at least, as we're getting our first look at the second-to-last episode prior to the Scandal winter finale.

It will center on Fitz being in the middle of an historic peace deal and on Olivia having rely on her instincts when a guest of the The White House discloses powerful information.

Elsewhere, Jake will be in need Huck’s help to get closer to his target, while Cyrus will matters into his own hands after he realizes he’s been shut out of the inner circle.

Before the series takes a long hiatus, however, fans may need to wonder: Will Fitz and Olivia even make it to the holidays?

Or will Olivia's actions be exposed and their romance subsequently destroyed?

That's her fear in this promo for "Rasputin." Take a look at it now and then go watch Scandal online via TV Fanatic if you need to catch up prior to this episode airing on Thursday, November 12 at 9/8c.