Olivia Delivers A Classic Shondaland Elevator Moment In Exclusive 'Scandal' Clip

"She can take the stairs."
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Warning: Mild spoilers ahead for Season 5 of “Scandal,” Episode 19 (“Buckle Up”).

There is perhaps no more iconic place in the Shondaland universe than the elevator. That's where Derek proposed to Meredith on "Grey's Anatomy," where Addison encountered Tilly, the talking elevator lady, in the "Private Practice" pilot and now where Olivia hardcore shuns former friend and colleague Abby on "Scandal."

In an exclusive clip from this week's episode, as Olivia and Quinn prepare former first lady Mellie's presidential campaign schedule, they run into Abby on the way to the elevator. But before Abby can enter, Olivia icily delivers the line, "She can take the stairs," leaving what's left of their already fractured friendship in pieces.

Watch the clip above.

"Scandal" airs Thursdays on ABC at 9 p.m./8 p.m. central.

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