During the Tuesday, March 4, episode of Beyond the Gates, we finally got a taste of what Bill and Dani were like before their marriage completely imploded. So far, we’ve only seen the exes as adversaries. Their exchanges are always bitter and toxic. But now we have a better sense of why Dani’s anger is relentless and unending.
The Press Conference
Once again, Dani’s (Karla Mosley) family stood up for her. The reporters at the press conference weren’t about to let The Duprees forget that the viral video out there was damning. Vernon (Clifton Davis) attempted to explain it away, and Anita (Tamara Tunie) came to Dani’s defense, even though we had just seen her take her daughter to task in Monday’s episode.
But Dani made a surprise appearance, and she didn’t make excuses. She took the blame and apologized for what she did—at least to the staff at the Fairmont Country Club. Who knows, she may have apologized to Bill (Timon Durrett) and Hayley (Marquita Goings). For appearance purposes only, of course. But the newlyweds showed up.
Bill let the world know this shotgun incident wasn’t a one-off. As an ace attorney, he listed the potential charges she could or should face. Thankfully, Dani’s mea culpa included asking her family to call the police. And once ONE officer showed up, Vernon was able to name-drop his boss and talk their way out of having Dani arrested. The cop said it didn’t sound like anything chargeable happened, which was hilarious.
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Bill and Dani Empty Nest Flashback
But the most informative scene of the entire episode was Dani’s flashback, which showed us what it was like when Bill and Dani were married. Their daughters were grown; in fact, they had just gotten home after Naomi’s wedding to Jacob (Jibre Hordges).
The two looked loving and comfortable with each other, and Bill said all the right things, at least for someone who cheated on his wife on the regular. The wife who silently accepted that side of him.
The things that Bill said to Dani were perplexing. As they reflected on Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) and Jacob’s wedding, Bill admitted that he was sorry for so many things. He was the one who demanded she turn her back on modeling in favor of focusing on him, his career, and their children. He also admitted that if it weren’t for her, he wouldn’t have the business that he has.
“I’m sorry I was so dismissive of your dreams and accomplishments, baby,” he said before referring to all the ways her sacrifices benefitted him.
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How does a couple get from this self-aware conversation to what they are to each other today? He’s as dismissive of her feelings as he ever was. During the flashback, Dani admitted she has let Bill down, too. We definitely need more of these flashbacks to help fill in the blanks.
Also, we’re not mad at Dani and Andre’s (Sean Freeman) fling. Who knows if it will ever be more than that, but we’re happy that she has someone in her life who will enable her to blow off some steam in a healthier way than training a gun on her ex and his new bride.
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