Beyond The Gates Recap: Nicole Rips Ted to Shreds
On today's Beyond The Gates recap:
Anita and Vernon's Mansion: Vernon is distraught as he tells Anita he was trying to spare Martin. Anita thinks he did as he's not in prison. She says he has spent the past two years with his family and earning praise for his work in the community. Had he gone to the authorities, Martin likely would have been behind bars. Vernon still thinks it was the worst decision of his life. Anita says they have to move forward. Just then, Martin walks in and says he wants to speak again to his mother.
Hotel – Ted's Room: Ted is thrilled to see Nicole at his door. She says she knows everything about the last two years. Ted genuinely seems to not understand and is even more confused when she mentions Martin's press conference. He's been in surgery all day and isn't in the loop. Nicole says she knows he has kept the truth from both her and their son all this time.
Nicole can't believe he kept yet another bombshell secret. She says her mother filled her in on everything earlier. Ted can't believe she knows the truth and is responding in this way as he did what he did for her. He knows what it's like to make a horrible mistake and want to make it go away. Nicole notes he even hid the truth from Martin. Ted can't imagine why he would tell Martin and also notes none of this situation is about her. Nicole can't believe the people she loves don't trust her enough to tell her the truth. She wonders if Ted was under orders from 'the Dupree High Command.' Ted says they were all trying to protect Martin. Nicole can't imagine her son needed protecting from his mother. She can't believe Ted would be so cruel as to keep him from confiding in his mother all this time. Nicole says the very slim possibility they would ever get back together is gone for good. They continue to argue until Nicole says she is ready to take next steps and makes her exit.
Jacob and Naomi's Place: Jacob is beyond confused about Smitty going from being his partner in an investigation to giving him the silent treatment and trying to kill the Malone story. He thinks he is covering for Martin, but Naomi can't imagine her cousin doing anything worthy of covering up. She asks what's changed and Jacob tells her about the body in the park and Martin calling off his presser. When he went back to Smitty, he completely shut down and claimed spousal privilege. Naomi, once again, says Martin is clean. Jacob reminds her that he is talking about her family…
Naomi thinks Smitty was right by claiming spousal privilege. Jacob is still beside himself when Naomi flips the script and wonders if he's thinking about whether or not his father is complicit. Jacob doesn't want to think about it but Naomi notes it's a real possibility. She tells her husband to slow his roll and remember which family he's still a part of.
Dani's Digs: Andre and Dani are basking in the afterglow of their latest romp. He asks what prompted the call and she discusses her conversation with Bill. They snark back and forth about Bill and Ashley when Dani says Andre is free to do whatever and whomever he chooses. Andre wants to talk about their future but Dani wants to stay focused on the present. Just then, Vernon calls and summons Dani to the mansion.
Bill's Law Office: Chelsea walks into Bill's office and can't believe he put them in this position. Bill is confused until he realizes she's talking about the copyright issue with her purse design. Bill admits he's been overwhelmed and promises to get on top of it. Chelsea wonders what's up as her father never lets things fall through the cracks.
Garland Memorial Hospital: Derek walks in and right past Ashley to chat with Shanice. He admits she was right about her exercise suggestions, as Ashley side eyes the duo.
Ashley calls someone and says she needs backup. Derek tells Shanice how much she makes him smile. She wonders if they're time together is simply to make each other smile. Shanice wonders if the heat between them is a real thing or is Derek just trying to push Ashley's buttons. Derek wonders if it's ok if it's both which makes Shanice giggle.
Shanice plays with Ashley by laughing about nothing. Derek is tickled by Shanice and thinks they are at the beginning of a very fun connection. Just then, Andre arrives and Ashley makes a big, loud deal about it. He wonders if she is feverish as Ashley called him to come over. She whispers and tells him to just follow her lead.
Anita and Vernon's Mansion: Dani is horrified after learning about what happened tow years prior. Martin admits it was all horrifying. Vernon says Dani and Nicole never faced anything so terrible and hoped they never would. Martin wonders if he made assumptions about those white men the way they did about them. Dani rises and goes to Martin to says she loves him and thanks him for protecting her father. With that, they embrace.
They all discuss the entire situation as Martin worries his mother will never forgive him. Dani says every decision he made allowed their safe return home. In addition, she notes he would have told his children to do the same thing he did two years prior. The mention of his children reminds him of Kenneth's recent tour through Fairmont Crest. He realizes he could lose his family for good. Just then, Nicole storms in. Everyone leaves the room so Martin and his mama can be alone.
Nicole wants her baby boy to get some sleep as she knows he's exhausted. They exchange I love yous and embrace.
Hotel – Ted's Room: Bill arrives to see Ted with a drink already in his hands. Ted pours his own as they talk about their tragic days. They take a seat and Bill notes Nicole doesn't know the whole truth about dead Kenneth.
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Derek decides he's the adult and approaches Ashley for a conversation. He mentions what it feels like to keep living your life whilst trying to move along. Ashley quickly admits Andre isn't her way of moving on, just a wait to feel supportive. That being said, she is stunned by his new connection with Shanice.
Bill tells Ted to chill because the immediate threat to all of them is dead and gone. Ted isn't so sure it's ok to celebrate a death.
Martin texts Smitty and tells him about his day and how he loves him beyond measure.
Nicole has retreated back to Dani's place and she serves her sissy a drink. Nicole wishes they could go back to being teenagers and Dani is all kinds of game. She misses the time when she and her sissy were simply and unshakeable duo. Dani begs her sister to stop pushing her family away as they can help her heal. With that, they embrace.
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This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared.
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