On the Monday, December 1, episode of Beyond the Gates, expect plenty of tension, tempers, and truths. Vanessa doesn’t hold back when she feels her business decisions are questioned. Meanwhile, Derek corners Andre and questions him about Ashley. Even Smitty goes on the offense as the month of December begins.

Key Takeaways

• Vanessa fires back when Dani and two Fairmont Crest members challenge her business decisions.
• Derek corners Andre with pointed questions about Ashley, a woman he can’t seem to let go of.
• Vernon delivers a harsh reality check to Bill after their chilly Thanksgiving encounter.
• Smitty confronts Joey to protect Martin as election season looms.

Next on Beyond the Gates

Confrontation #1: Vanessa versus Dani and two other country club members

Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) prides herself on being an ace businesswoman. She built a successful real estate agency. Now that she has taken over Joey’s escort service, she is opening up the company to new avenues of revenue, namely, the lonely women who are members of the Fairmont Crest Country Club.

Well, two of her new clients aren’t happy, and they look a lot like Gizelle Bryant and Wendy Osefo of the Bravo juggernaut reality TV show, Real Housewives of Potomac. In BTG’s sneak peek of the week ahead, you can see how unhappy the women are, and Dani (Karla Mosley) calls her friend out on it. Vanessa becomes triggered when she feels judged and perceived as less than. What will she do?

Confrontation #2: Derek versus Andre

Apparently, Derek (Ben Gavin) can’t let the Ashley (Jen Jacob) phase of his life go. On Monday, he corners Andre (Sean Freeman) with pointed questions about his former fiancée. Seriously? Andre has moved on. He told Ashley as much when she texted him after her engagement ended. How much will Andre actually tell Derek? And this means that Derek is still pining for the nurse, right?

Confrontation #3: Vernon versus Bill

On Thanksgiving, Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) basked in being in the same room as Vernon (Clifton Davis) and the Duprees. Vernon gave his Thanksgiving toast, which was warm, profound, and inclusive, and Bill wanted to be a part of it. He wanted to soak up the wisdom.

However, the Duprees weren’t quite warm when Bill showed up at their table. And they definitely gave Hayley (Marquita Goings) the cold shoulder. Bill is frustrated because he’s no longer in the Duprees’ inner circle. On Monday, he and Vernon will have words. In fact, Vernon delivers harsh truths to Bill. Will this cause Dani’s ex-husband to isolate himself, making it much easier for Hayley to target him?

Confrontation #4: Smitty versus Joey Armstrong
Here’s an unexpected exchange that will grow tense and heated. Smitty (Mike Manning) confronts Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) to protect Martin (Brandon Claybon). The investigative journalist knows that Martin (here’s what fans are saying about Martin right about now) owes Joey a huge favor that the corrupt casino owner will undoubtedly cash in on whenever the mood strikes him.

Martin is about to go into reelection mode, so the fact that he has this connection to a less-than-savory individual is bad news for his political career. How will Smitty fare against Joey?