The Beyond The Gates spoilers for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, suggest that Martin and Smitty are at a crossroads in their marriage. They want to move forward, but they continue to get bogged down by the past.

Meanwhile, emotions will remain high in the days following Doug’s funeral. Vanessa will get more answers about his death, some of which will leave her reeling. Marcel has a warning, but is it too late?

Key Takeaways:

Martin and Smitty struggle to find a path forward.
Vanessa’s friends have a reason to be concerned about her well-being, especially after she becomes emotional upon uncovering new information.
Marcel issues a stark warning that could come true if someone is not careful.
Martin and Smitty’s Marriage Struggles
Martin (Brandon Claybon) and Smitty (Mike Manning) are struggling to move forward in their relationship. They’re still separated despite recently reconnecting.

Martin has a plan to get his husband back. The congressman told Smitty that he’s willing to work on himself and turn himself over to the police. He hoped this grand gesture would win Smitty over and bring him back into his life permanently.

On Wednesday, look for our favorite couple to struggle to find a clear path forward. Martin’s guilt could prevent him from confessing to the authorities.