Scandal Season 4 Spoilers: Harrison's Death and Huck's Family

Fans of ABC's Scandal likely already know that Harrison will be killed off screen because actor Columbus Short is not returning to the show for Season 4. But how do Olivia Pope and Associates deal with the loss?

The "Ask Ausiello" column at TVLine has not one, but two bits of information on Scandal this week, and the first relates to Harrison's death. "The original Gladiator's untimely demise will have a profound impact on Abby. 'It affects her in way I never saw coming,' teases her portrayer, Darby Stanchfield. 'It affects her deeply, profoundly. You will see in the very first scene how Abby is different.'"

The column also has some information about Huck (Guillermo Diaz) and his family, whom we saw in the Season 3 finale. "It may be a while before we find out how Huck's family reunion went; he was last seen ringing the doorbell at his ex's house, after which she opened the door. Per Guillermo Diaz, 'We're starting to shoot Episode 6 and we haven't really touched on it that much. But our show is all about flashbacks, so I'm sure at some point Shonda [Rhimes] is going to flash back [to that moment] and we're going to find out what [happened].'"

How do you think Harrison's death will affect everyone else on the show? Do you think Huck will find happiness with his family, or will he spiral out of control (and maybe stop showering) again? Let us know your thoughts, guesses and opinions in the comments section.