Beyond The Gates recap for March 10 – 14 saw the second week of a brand new soap, and it was filled with drama, intrigue, and good, soapy mess.
Weekly Recap
Monday, March 10, 2025 – Episode #011
Jacob arrested Dani at Vernon and Anita’s house, though Vernon argued that the charges were baseless. Naomi was furious to learn Bill was behind it, having provided the video to the state attorney’s office. Jacob, forced to follow orders, tried to be discreet, but Anita was outraged at him reading Dani her rights. Naomi demanded he not handcuff her mother, but Jacob proceeded, prompting Dani to joke that she had last used cuffs while playing with Bill. Dani, charged with attempted murder, was angry but cooperated. Naomi vowed to represent her and declared she would never forgive Jacob for siding with her father.
At Uptown, Ted called someone named Kimberly, offering an exclusive about the Dupree arrest. Meanwhile, at the hospital, Ted waited for Nicole, who was on the roof with Leslie, pretending to be suicidal. Leslie, using the alias “Sherry,” faked distress and commented on Nicole’s wealth. Nicole convinced her to step down and led her inside. Later, Ted confronted Leslie, who revealed herself as someone from his past, seeking revenge. She threatened to expose an affair and toyed with the idea of booking a session with Nicole. Ted warned her to stay away.
At the casino, Doug was thrilled to gamble again, despite Randy urging him to quit. Elsewhere, Eva and Andre met at a bar, where she complimented his work and teased his ego.
At the police station, Dani’s family watched as she was processed. Bill arrived, shocking his daughters. Vernon insisted the charges wouldn’t stick, but Bill argued that the viral video made it impossible to bury. Hayley confronted Bill, demanding he drop the charges, threatening to leave if he didn’t. He relented, and Dani, though freed, refused to thank him.
Back home, Naomi distanced herself from Jacob, feeling betrayed. She made him sleep on the sofa. Meanwhile, Dani confided in Anita, suspecting Bill’s actions were an attempt to win her back. At their house, Hayley warned Bill to stop antagonizing Dani and the Duprees, or she would leave him for good.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 – Episode #012
As Nicole’s awards gala approached, the Dupree family prepared for media scrutiny, with Vernon and Anita handling tough questions about Dani’s incarceration. Naomi remained furious at Jacob for arresting Dani, struggling with trust issues due to her father, Bill. Jacob insisted he had only been doing his job, but Naomi wasn’t convinced.
Meanwhile, Bill, learning of the Duprees’ interview, staged his own press conference, painting Dani as mentally unstable. When reporters questioned Dani’s past, Vernon and Anita deflected, but Dani crashed the interview, staying composed and refuting Bill’s claims.
Afterward, Dani urged Naomi to forgive Jacob, calling him a good man. Naomi eventually reconciled with him, realizing he was nothing like Bill. However, Jacob soon faced another challenge—his new partner, Detective Marcel Malone, immediately clashed with him, warning Jacob to keep his personal life in check.
Elsewhere, Leslie warned Eva about her pursuit of information on her father, despite her own reckless actions. Eva called out Leslie’s hypocrisy, but Leslie insisted she had a plan.
At the firm, Tomás asked Bill for permission to date Kat and was surprised when Bill didn’t object. Later, Kat supported Chelsea’s bisexuality but struggled with her polyamorous relationship. Tomás called Kat, and she invited him for dinner after her business trip.
By day’s end, Vernon and Anita celebrated Dani’s media victory, but with Bill obsessively tracking the news and Dani angrily dropping her phone into a gin and tonic, it was clear their battle was far from over.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – Episode #013
Nicole and Eva grew closer, while Leslie decided to run a DNA test on Ted. Doug fell deeper into debt with Joey, and Vanessa kept her options open with Diego. Meanwhile, Derek faced a medical emergency, and Martin tried to stop Smitty from returning to work.
Joey met with Randy, boasting about manipulating clients, particularly Doug, who had become a frequent gambler. Joey assured Randy he had no reason to harm Doug—only to keep him coming back. At the casino, Joey pushed Doug further into debt, offering him more money to play.
Derek was rushed to the ER after an accident. Ashley reassured him that his memory loss was temporary and warned him to be cautious after his recovery. They continued to flirt as she stayed by his side.
At the country club, Eva helped Nicole with her work, impressing her with her speechwriting skills. When Leslie called Eva, she urged patience, but Leslie was determined to take down the Richardsons. Back home, Leslie accused Eva of growing too close to Nicole. To prove her loyalty, Eva revealed she had stolen a straw from Ted for a DNA test. Leslie planned to confront him once they had results.
Vanessa was drawn to Diego but remained distracted by Doug, who apologized for his past behavior. However, he later returned to the casino, falling further into Joey’s trap. Meanwhile, Diego confronted Vanessa about her flirting, but she insisted she would see whoever she wanted.
At home, Smitty expressed his desire to return to journalism, but Martin feared for his safety. Their children didn’t understand his resistance. Martin eventually agreed to one assignment. That night, he awoke from a nightmare, alarming the family. Smitty reassured him they were safe before sending the kids back to bed.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 – Episode #014
Nicole received the spotlight at the ceremony as she was honored with the Distinguished Service Award in Psychiatry. However, the night was not without drama. Laura was absent due to a hit-and-run, and Mona was out sick, leaving Eva to step in and help.
Despite her excitement about attending the event, Eva was caught off guard when her mother, Leslie, showed up in disguise as a server. Leslie spent more time confronting Ted and sneaking conversations with Nicole and Eva rather than doing her job. Her resentment toward Nicole was evident as she fantasized about being in her place.
Meanwhile, Dani struggled to focus on her role as the emcee, distracted by Bill and Hayley’s honeymoon posts. Still, she managed to lead a wonderful celebration of Nicole’s achievements. Elsewhere, Martin had a tense exchange with his grandfather, Vernon, who was displeased upon learning of Martin’s political ambitions. Vernon warned Martin that his deep secret would be a major obstacle, particularly as a Black candidate. Martin later confided in Smitty about none of this and even concealed a job opportunity for him, once again displaying his controlling tendencies.
As the ceremony continued, Nicole received heartfelt speeches from her family before accepting her award. However, before Leslie could create further trouble, she was fired and escorted out, thanks to Eva’s report of her unprofessionalism. Clearly, Eva enjoyed being part of the Dupree family and wanted to ensure Nicole’s night remained special, even at her mother’s expense.
Later, Nicole and Ted expressed gratitude to Carlton, Ted’s colleague, for covering an emergency surgery. The night ended with applause and celebration, despite the dramatic confrontations that took place.
Friday, March 15, 2025 – Episode #015
Dani insisted that her business was hers alone and refused to discuss it with her family, fearing she would jinx it. She assured them that her plans had nothing to do with Bill and Hayley, whom she mockingly referred to as “The Shamiltons.” When her family remained skeptical, she claimed she was meeting with a famous designer about Chelsea’s fashion show. However, Nicole doubted Dani’s ability to move on from Bill and Hayley.
Her suspicions were justified because Dani was actually headed straight to their home. Carrying a mysterious package, she reassured their security guard George that it was merely a wedding present and not a weapon. She insisted she only wanted a fresh start and to leave them with something unforgettable. Despite his better judgment, George gave her the security code to enter the house. Meanwhile, Bill and Hayley were in a limo, cutting their honeymoon short and unknowingly heading straight home.
Inside their house, Dani made herself comfortable. She opened a bottle of wine that Bill had given her during their marriage, a bottle she once hoped to save for their 50th anniversary. Instead, she decided to celebrate early and drank it while sitting in their living room.
She even used the bottle to shatter a framed photo of Bill and Hayley before reclining on their couch for a nap. Completely unaware of Bill and Hayley’s impending arrival, she also didn’t realize that George had informed Vernon and Anita about her whereabouts. The real question became who would reach her first – Bill and Hayley or Vernon and Anita.
Meanwhile, at the hospital, Ashley tended to Derek as he recovered from his concussion. Andre arrived and took pictures of Derek, supposedly for a news article about his recent rescue. Ashley questioned whether she should move out of the shot, but Andre insisted she stay, making Derek suspicious.
Later, an elderly woman visited Derek to thank him for saving her cat from a fire, though Ashley was shocked that he had risked his life under such dangerous conditions. She suspected something deeper was bothering him. Meanwhile, at the Richardsons’ house, Kat spent time with Bill’s co-worker Tomás. She made it clear that she despised her uncle, but Tomás defended Bill, revealing that he had given his blessing for Tomás to pursue her. Their date went well despite Kat lying about cooking dinner. Things took an unexpected turn when Tomás asked about her bed, leading to her surprising confession – she was a virgin.
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