Beyond the Gates Preview: Dani Drops a Bombshell On Anita — and Has Nicole Finally Made Her Choice?

We’ve been waiting for Hayley’s scheme to kill Bill to come crashing down for months, and judging by next week’s Beyond the Gates preview, that moment may finally be here. Meanwhile, Nicole appears ready to make a decision between the men pursuing her, while Tyrell is determined to live life on his own terms… though that may not go as planned!

First up, Mona finds herself in a high-stakes poker game against Joey, with Randy Parker’s soul hanging in the balance! But it seems it’s not only his soul she’s after—Randy’s heart may also be the ultimate prize.

A Dastardly Plot Unraveling?

Naomi, Chelsea and Kat have finally begun realizing that Hayley may be hiding something sinister. Together, they wonder: Is she a black widow?

Well, Hayley’s luck could finally be running out. Next week, Dani, with Vanessa standing beside her, tells Anita that it appears Hayley has been unfaithful to Bill. The gossip is about to explode when Anita suddenly declares, “My massage can wait!”

Meanwhile, Hayley unexpectedly shows up at Naomi’s door, and we can’t wait to find out what brings the she-devil there this time!

One, Two, Three Men to Choose From?

After discovering that Shanice and Ted confessed their love for one another, Nicole may finally be prepared to reveal where her own heart lies. When Carlton opens his big, strong arms to her, it quickly becomes clear that it’s Kial’s touch she prefers—and Carlton notices immediately.

Of course, Leslie continues doing what she does best by stirring up trouble, announcing, “Daddy’s getting laid by ‘Darling Nikki’ at the Comfort Inn and Suites!” Yeah, we’ve definitely got questions!

Challenging Times Ahead

Finally, Smitty and Martin sit down for a serious conversation with their son Tyrell about the way he’s been coasting through college. But now that he’s 18, he has no interest in listening to what everyone else thinks he should do. Those are famous last words for plenty of young men in his position.

It also looks as though Anita is battling a serious case of writer’s block as she sits at the piano, growing increasingly frustrated while struggling to create a new melody.