Beyond The Gates Recap: Bill and Malone Stop Martin From Exposing Everyone's Secrets
On today's Beyond The Gates recap:
Fairmont Country Club - Lobby: Dani reviews pictures of her modeling days when Vanessa arrives. They greet each other in a goofy but familiar way and Vanessa takes a seat. She asks what's wrong but Dani would rather hear about the fabulous location she's found for the modeling agency. She has something in Georgetown but thinks she should consider U Street. Dani notes the street used to be called Black Broadway. Vanessa notes all the black royalty who once lived there. Dani doesn't want to think about it as she's certain her return to modeling is going to flop. Vanessa is stunned to learn she might be going back, and Dani says it's Pamela's grand idea.
Naomi and Jacob's Apartment: Naomi (and her beautiful new hair) talks about June as Jacob is too distracted to listen. She sits in his lap and Jacob says he thinks Martin is in over his head. Naomi asks for details, and he fills her in on Kenneth's interactions with the kids. They don't have many details, and Martin won't explain anything to Smitty. Jacob goes on to explain Martin going to Malone which confuses Naomi as much as it does Jacob and Smitty. He thinks the whole situation is about to blow sky high.
Naomi thinks about June and wishes there was some way she could contact her family or anyone who would care what happens to her after she's released from the hospital. Jacob remembers the phone number on the picture but Naomi thinks it was a dead end. Jacob thinks she should keep calling back until someone talks to her.
Joey's Gambling Pit: Joey and Malone are playing cards. Just then, Malone gets a text saying Kenneth has been spotted. Bill arrives and Malone updates him on the lead to Kenneth's location. Bill goes off saying Martin is stressed out and threatening to take control of the operation. Vernon is trying to rein him in but they don't have a great deal of time. Just then, Malone exits to follow up on his lead.
Bill tells Joey that Vernon still wants to go the way of non-violence. However, those times are long gone since Kenneth made his way into Martin's house and chatted up both kids. Just then, Bill gets a call asking why Congressman Richardson is throwing an impromptu press conference.
Park: Smitty looks around when Kenneth walks up. Smitty asks why Kenneth has been hanging around his kids, but he thinks he should check in with his husband. Kenneth walks away but Smitty calls him back and asks for a message to give to Martin. Kenneth says to tell his husband he missed the deadline and wants him money tonight. He goes on to say Martin is, in fact, the bad guy in this situation.
Kenneth sits in the park alone when he sees breaking news of Martin's press conference.
Orphey Gene's: The restaurant is closed for Martin's press conference. A member of the press is curious why there's a lack of press corps and family. Just then, Vernon arrives and wants to chat about Martin's earlier encounter with Bill. He worries his grandson is going to unburden himself in a public forum. Martin all but confirms Vernon's assumptions as he warns his grandson not to ruin his life.
Vernon says a public confession isn't the answer, but Martin thinks it's the only way to protect the children. He goes on to give some details of what happened two years ago. Martin says he reacted to an obvious hate crime. Vernon jumps in and says he was defending the both of them. That being said, they didn't report it which means they are open to all kinds of scrutiny. Martin doesn't care as long as the kids are safe.
Vernon wants to throw cash at Kenneth, but Martin thinks he will keep coming back. He mentions the previously bungled payoff and Vernon says it was all Joey's fault. Martin says he never would have gone along with the plan had he known Joey was involved. Vernon begs Martin to put the press conference on hold for a few days so he can take care of the situation. Martin returns to the Joey of it all, but Vernon defends his involvement as desperate times form strange alliances. Martin is having none of it and believes he needs to confess.
Martin and Vernon rejoin the press folks in the front when Joey walks in. Vernon goes over and says the only reason the presser is happening is because of the mess Joey made. Joey denies making a mess but says everything is being taken care of as they speak. Just then, Bill arrives. Vernon explains why Martin is going rogue and how Bill should understand as he is a father, too. Bill gets it and says he will talk to Martin.
Vanessa walks in and is surprised to find Vernon and learn about Martin's press conference. She says she doesn't really follow politics but is there to meet with an impressive new client. She looks across the room and spots Joey. Vernon is surprised they keep company but she says she would sell anything to pretty much anyone. Joey tries to charm Vanessa who only wants to know why they are there.
Martin doesn't want to hear from Bill or anyone else who wants to change his mind about telling the truth. Bill thinks he is making a mistake but will stand by his decision. If Martin insists on telling the truth, Bill thinks he will need a good defense attorney. Martin is surprised by his uncle and accepts Bill's offer.
The last member of the press arrives and Martin is ready to get started. Bill tells him to run and get some water and let him do the introductions (Bill is so smooth). He takes the podium and says they will get started shortly. Vernon is confused by what's going on and Bill says he is stalling and to trust him. He returns to the podium and introduces himself and his relationship to Martin. Bill waxes poetic about Martin as a child and all the reasons he admires his nephew. Just then, Vernon looks out the window and spies Malone holding a gun on Kenneth and then dragging him away (I hope no camera crews are outside the presser!).
As Bill speaks, Vanessa wants to know why she and Joey are there. Joey likes watching her connect the dots. She connects them quickly as she realizes he needs to be seen with her in such a public place, so he has an unimpeachable alibi, for something…
Martin and Smitty's Digs: Samantha is filling in Tyrell on their pop decking Kenneth. She says they clearly know each other and have beef. Whatever the beef, their pop is completely freaked out and now the police are watching the house. Tyrell spies the cops from the window. Samantha tells Tyrell about Smitty's ultimatum to Martin and worries she just watched her parents split up. Just then, Smitty returns and says he needs a minute and then will do his best to answer all of their questions.
Smitty returns with two bags in hand and tells the kids they belong to their pop. They beg him not to throw pop out, but Smitty says he simply can't stay at the house with them right now. Samantha freaks out thinking it's her fault for talking to Kenneth. Tyrell joins in but Smitty says nothing is their fault. None of them had any way of knowing the man was dangerous. Samantha begs again for them to talk about it and Smitty relents.
Samantha asks what's going on and Smitty admits he doesn't really know. Tyrell thinks his dad is being evasive, but Smitty says he's still piecing things together. The only thing he knows for certain is their pop went to the police and asked for 24-hour protection. Smitty can't get beyond Martin keeping secrets which put them at risk. Samantha asks that they wait for pop to get home so they can figure out what to do together.
Smitty says the secret about Kenneth isn't the only thing their pop has been holding back. Tyrell inquires and Smitty say Martin has been keeping secrets for months. They've been arguing for a while. The kids know they've been fighting but think they shouldn't just give up. Smitty hopes everything works out but asks what the one family rule is. In unison, the kids say, 'everybody tells everybody everything.'
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Naomi dials the number from the photograph and gets an answer. She introduces herself and asks if they know someone named June. They hang up and an enraged Naomi calls right back. This time, the person on the other line says, 'don't call this number again, my sister is dead to me.'
Smitty apologizes to the kids for the situation but says he can't let things with their pop continue. They have a lot of issues to deal with so their pop could be gone for a while. The kids are upset and Smitty sits between them and pulls them close.
Martin interrupts Bill's generous introduction and takes the podium. As Martin is clearly about to step down from his post, Bill gets a text from Malone saying 'done' with a picture of a seemingly dead Kenneth. Bill slides the phone under Martin's nose and the sight of the picture renders him speechless. Bill retakes the podium and says they have to cut the presser short as they have a family emergency. Bill leans down to Martin and says, 'it's over.'
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This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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'Being wrongly identified and then publicly harassed has been unnerving to say the least and incredibly difficult, both personally and professionally. 'I kindly ask that my privacy be respected, and that I be left out of this.' If only it were that easy, Ms. Stoddard. If only it were that easy.
