The Beyond The Gates spoilers for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, suggest that Martin and Smitty are at a crossroads in their marriage. They want to move forward, but they continue to get bogged down by the past.
Meanwhile, emotions will remain high in the days following Doug’s funeral. Vanessa will get more answers about his death, some of which will leave her reeling. Marcel has a warning, but is it too late?
Key Takeaways:
- Martin and Smitty struggle to find a path forward.
- Vanessa’s friends have a reason to be concerned about her well-being, especially after she becomes emotional upon uncovering new information.
- Marcel issues a stark warning that could come true if someone is not careful.
Martin and Smitty’s Marriage Struggles
Martin (Brandon Claybon) and Smitty (Mike Manning) are struggling to move forward in their relationship. They’re still separated despite recently reconnecting.
Martin has a plan to get his husband back. The congressman told Smitty that he’s willing to work on himself and turn himself over to the police. He hoped this grand gesture would win Smitty over and bring him back into his life permanently.
On Wednesday, look for our favorite couple to struggle to find a clear path forward. Martin’s guilt could prevent him from confessing to the authorities.
Or could it be something else that’s affecting their relationship? Maybe there’s something that either of them isn’t ready to admit. What’s preventing them from reuniting and being a proper family again?
Vanessa Spirals After Uncovering Info
Meanwhile, there is growing concern for Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli), who is mourning the death of her husband, Doug (Jason Graham—who confirmed his shocking exit), who lost his life in a fiery car crash.
At first, she had her doubts, as most do when unexpectedly losing their significant other. However, the funeral made everything feel all the more real. This loss is going to affect her for a long time.
Vanessa’s trying to stay focused, but she experiences crashouts at times. When she comes across new information, she spirals, causing her friends to worry about her.
The emotional fallout from this new piece of information could be soul-crushing. It could cause her to regress further. How will her friends step in and save her?
Marcel’s Dire Warning
Detective Marcel Malone (Darryl W. Handy) and his shady alliance with Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) have led to some very unfortunate events, including Doug’s death… allegedly.
He has also been known to give Detective Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) a very jaded view of life as a veteran cop. Unless there’s something we don’t know, the man is biding his time collecting his dirty money so he can retire in style.
According to the spoilers, Marcel issues a dire warning. Who is on the business end of this warning, and what is the warning about?
