Beyond The Gates Recap: Vanessa and Doug Stop Joey From Killing Randy

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Beyond The Gates Recap: Vanessa and Doug Stop Joey From Killing Randy originally appeared on Daytime Confidential.
On today's Beyond The Gates recap:
Police Department: Jacob and Smitty are chatting over coffee. Jacob is stunned at how forthcoming Malone has been with information that day. He thinks the good detective is absolutely shook. They both agree his dad and Malone are running interference. Smitty says he wanted Malone to know he was the one who hacked his accounts. Jacob is impressed he was playing the veteran cop like a fiddle. Smitty wants them to remember that something major must have gone down to result in a payment of 500 grand.
Smitty asks if Jacob is still in and they get back to breaking down the information they know. They think all the information they know doesn't add up. Smitty wonders if Malone was at the station that night two years ago. Jacob pulls up time logs and notes the day before the incident Jacob took his detective exam and was there late. He flashes back and remembers running into (Malone?). They chat a bit more before Smitty makes his exit. Just then, Elon walks up behind him. He asks his son if everything is ok and Jacob flashes back to running into his father that night two years ago.
Jacob recounts some of the information Smitty has on Malone but Elon thinks the reporter is trying to dig up trouble. Jacob disagrees and wonders if his father knows what Smitty will find. Elon is evasive and Jacob says he remembers the night two years prior because he took the detectives exam. He remembers running smack into his father when he was in street clothes which is the same night Martin came home to Smitty looking completely frazzled.
Jacob reminds his father that he molded him as a police officer. Elon always told his son to stand on justice even if it hurts. He asks his father again what happened that night.
Martin and Smitty's Place: Samantha arrives home to an annoyed Martin. He says she will be staying home the rest of the evening and Tyrell fills her in on the Kenneth of it all. Martin says, as a Congressman, sometimes folks target him and his family. He's not providing them details but is simply trying to keep folks safe. Samantha and Tyrell are made nervous by Martin's behavior and head upstairs. Afterwards, Martin checks the doors and sits on the sofa with a baseball bat.
Joey's Gambling Pit: Malone hauls Randy in to take his punishment from Joey. He thought he knew the rules of the game and wonders when and why he went rogue. Randy says he just needed a little money to start over and was then going to pay him back. Malone indicates he found Randy at the international terminal about to leave for Bali. Joey makes it very clear that Randy is headed to a very cold climate (six feet under).
Randy scrambles saying he tried to take out Kenneth but only nicked him. When he got away, he knew he hadn't done his job. Randy wanted to get away until he could figure out how to finish the job. He reminds Joey this is the first time he messed up. Joey says he is useless but Randy promises he can still do the job. Joey indicates he will not get another chance but will leave his kid and the mother alone. Malone is told to escort Randy out just as Doug and Vanessa arrive. Randy tells them to get gone and Joey concurs. Vanessa recognizes Malone and wonders what Internal Affairs will think about his moonlighting gig. Joey asks for the room and Malone exits.
Doug stands up for Randy saying he has his back. Joey tells them to mind their own business. Vanessa and Doug say they followed Randy to the airport and saw Malone cart him back here. Joey says the conversation is over. Vanessa agrees and says they are leaving with Randy in tow. Joey pushes back when Vanessa says harming Randy will cost him and references their business connection. She says all will work well if Randy remains alive and is allowed to relocate. Joey relents and agrees to leave Randy alone for now. He tells Vanessa to stay as Doug and Randy exit.
Uptown: Dani walks over to Andre and Ashley's table and takes a seat. She's surprised to see them together. Ashley and Andre get all kinds of awkward as they aren't on the same page with how they're defining their get together. Dani wonders if Ashley is just another notch on Andre's bedpost.
Andre begins double speak saying there was a woman he got close to but she was too focused on the past to move on with him. Dani asks what drew him to this woman and Andre says she was a lot like her. Ashley thinks anyone who lets Andre slip through her fingers is crazy. Dani says their words are valid. They go back and forth with this game long enough that one wonders why Ashley doesn't catch on.
Ashley stops Dani's spiral and says they were there for a while before she showed up and thinks it's time for her to head home. She heads off to 'freshen up' leaving Dani to give Andre the business. He accuses Dani of being jealous over what she so carelessly threw away. Dani is bored with the conversation. She thinks he can't handle a real woman which is why he went after someone 'so basic she makes vanilla look spicy (Giggle). Just then, Ashley returns.
Martin and Smitty's Place: Martin has fallen asleep and dreams of the night from two years ago. In the middle of the dream, Smitty's voice wakes him up and he tells his husband he's home and safe. Smitty once again asks about the nightmare but Martin continues to be evasive. Smitty doubles down and says he deserves answers. He'll support him no matter what his husband tells him. With tears in his eyes, Smitty begs Martin to tell him the truth. Martin says he can't but Smitty says they can face anything together.
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Endings
Ashley asks if Andre is ready to go. Ashley asks if Dani needs a ride but she sends the couple on her way.
Vanessa hardens and sends Randy and Doug on their way. Joey is furious at Vanessa for the lines she just crossed. She toys with him and he says she drives him crazy. Joey pulls her to him and they get started on another romp on the poker table.
Elon tells Jacob all the pieces he's trying to put together don't add up. He says Jacob's passion for justice is blinding him. Elon flat out lies saying there is nothing to tell and let ghosts rest. Jacob appears to relent and Elon exits.
Martin tells Smitty he loves him and keeps things locked away to protect their family and future. Smitty begs his husband to be honest with him. Martin says he is too tired to have this conversation and Smitty backs down. They agree to talk in the morning and head upstairs.
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This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.