Next week on Beyond the Gates, the Duprees let loose a little, but unfortunately for the family, there is a shadow hanging over them. The fallout from Anita’s cancer diagnosis continues when Nicole tells Dani the results of their genetic testing are in. Will we find out if either sister has the BRCA gene?
Key Takeaways
- The Duprees find moments of joy despite uncertainty hanging over the family.
- Andre and Leslie receive warnings.
- Dani and Nicole finally receive their BRCA test results.
Next Week on Beyond the Gates
The Duprees Dance
“Let the good times roll!” It appears that the Duprees will do what they do best next week. And that’s come together as a family through good times and bad. They are in conga line formation and dancing around Anita’s (Tamara Tunie) and Vernon’s (Clifton Davis) mansion. It’s great to see the family let loose and have fun at a time like this.
Dealing with the Bill Factor
The tone transitions to something more serious when Ted (Keith D. Robinson) offers his nephew strong words of wisdom. “Bill needs to stay in his own lane,” Ted warns. “And if he doesn’t?” Andre (Sean Freeman) asks. “You put him there,” Ted replies. He won’t need to worry. Andre’s got this. Yes, in times of family crisis, Dani (Karla Mosley, Soap Hub’s 2025 Performer of the Year for BTG) often gravitates towards the man she was married to for years. But she has Andre to turn to now. And it sounds like Andre will make sure that she knows that.
Comfort in Casinos
Meanwhile, at Joey’s casino, Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) rushes into his arms. “Tell me what happened. Did someone hurt you?” Joey (Jon Lindstrom) inquires. Vanessa may have just discovered what’s happening with Anita. And after losing Doug in 2025, she knows this is a heartbreaking start to a new year.
A Potential Powerhouse Collaboration
Joey’s ears may be burning because someone’s talking about him. “Armstrong isn’t someone you want to cross,” Detective Malone (Darryl W. Handy) tells Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant), who’s looking to go into the business with the corrupt casino owner. “And neither am I,” she replies. Of course, Leslie isn’t afraid of Joey’s reputation. Instead, she thinks that Joey needs to watch out for her. Truer words.
Friendship Vibes
Let’s hope Ted isn’t getting ahead of himself when he tells Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix, who recently teased her character’s love life), “I like to think this is the beginning of a new phase for us.” Sure, she’s turning to him now. He has always been a source of comfort and support. Hopefully, Ted realizes that that is all it is. Friendship vibes from here on out.
BRCA Gene Test Update
When Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) fills her sister in on Dani and Nicole, “both waiting to get their blood drawn,” Kat (Colby Muhammad) starts to spiral. “If I hear one more thing about gene testing or lab results, I’m going to have a breakdown.” It sounds like she will have to face Chelsea and Naomi’s (Arielle Prepetit) opinions on getting tested. And she probably won’t like what they’ll have to say.
The Results Are In
Finally, Dani and Nicole are on the phone together. “The results aren’t in yet, are they?” Dani wonders. “They are,” responds Nicole. “What did they say?” The weekly teasers reveal that Dani and Nicole get the results of the BRCA test on Friday, so we’ll have to wait until then (at the very least) to find out the sisters’ fates.
