returned to the series playing Stephen Finch. The episode was written by Heather Mitchell and directed by
Randy Zisk. The episode focuses on the continuing auction of Olivia on the free market and how everyone tries to rescue her. Showrunner
Shonda Rhimes explained on Twitter that the twelfth and thirteenth episodes were one extended episode and was therefore divided into two episodes; "
Gladiators Don't Run" and "No More Blood". The episode saw the return of former cast-member
Henry Ian Cusick playing the character Stephen Finch, after leaving the show after the
first season as the character would be living a normal life with his fiancée Georgia.
Shonda Rhimes explained the return saying “It was the only sensible solution when you think about Olivia’s life, where she’s gone and where she’s been". She further explained that the character was the only one Olivia hadn't abandoned and there was no baggage in their relationship.
Darby Stanchfield teased the return of Cusick when interviewed about the storyline of the kidnapping of Olivia, saying “There is the most freakin’ hugest surprise that happens in the next four episodes that the original Gladiators are going to freak out over."
Katie Lowes also mentioned the twist saying “It’s a real surprise for the original Gladiators, the people who have been here since the beginning. It’s a real OG situation.” ==Reception==