Ashley Jones returns for an appearance next week on Beyond the Gates. Joey’s sister, Heather, is apparently back in the country after returning to London shortly after the tornado hit the Fairmont Crest Country Club.
Key Takeaways
- Ashley Jones returns as Heather with a cryptic reason why she’s back in town.
- The week also features key appearances from Shanice, Kial, Grayson, Deanna, June, and Laura.
Joey’s Sister Makes Another Drive-By Visit
Ashley Jones’s Heather isn’t just Joey Armstrong’s sister. She’s also The Impaler, the leader behind the Red Market plasma ring that Jacob (Jibre Hordges) brought down when he went undercover. She was last seen in mid-June, when she told Joey (Jon Lindstrom) she would return to London.
According to the weekly teasers, Heather’s next sisterly visit is Friday, July 24. She’ll tell her brother that she’s back to tie up loose ends. When the leader of a crime ring says they’re tying up loose ends, that could mean anything. And that’s kind of scary.
Comings & Goings: Week of July 20-24, 2026
Ernestine Johnson makes a couple of appearances next week. Shanice will have a big moment with Ted (Keith D. Robinson) on Monday, July 20. And then on Wednesday, the nurse has a candid chat with her boyfriend’s ex-wife, Nicole (Daphnee Duplaix). Meanwhile, Jordi Vilasuso and Alex Alegria share scenes where Grayson lends an ear to a troubled Tomas.
On Tuesday, July 21, Greg Vaughan slides back into action when Kial pops up in scenes with Eve (Ambyr Michelle). And Elon attempts to reconcile with his son, Izaiah (Lami). So look for Malachi Malik to get some screentime. The actor will. be back on Friday, July 24, when he shares scenes wth Elon’s other son, Jacob.
On July 22, Angela Fairley’s Deanna spends more time in the DMV. This summer, the college student is plotting against Joey. And she also meets a handsome stranger. Additionally, Maurice P. Kerry’s character meets up with Hayley (Marquita Goings), who does Randy a solid. Kerry will return on Thursday as well.
June becomes a valuable resource for Naomi on July 23. So that means Daytime Emmy nominee Jasmine Burke will be around. So will Destiny Love’s Laura, who we haven’t seen in a while. Look for her to receive a gift from Anita (Tamara Tunie, who’s also a Daytime Emmy nominee).
