The Beyond the Gates spoilers weekly update for December 15–19 features a look at the week ahead, which includes Anita receiving a call that leaves her shaken. In other news, Dani catches someone snooping in her home. And Hayley, the schemer, deals wth someone who may know all about her past. We also hit rewind on the week that was.

Key Takeaways

• Anita is rocked by a mysterious call that threatens to upend her world.
• Dani catches an unexpected intruder snooping around her home.
• Hayley’s past resurfaces when someone appears who may know all her secrets.

Weekly Recap: December 8-12, 2025

Monday, December 8  – Episode # 185
WinterFest took place, and it brought together many of Fairmont Crest and the DMV’s finest. Anita (Tamara Tunie) achieved a coup when she recruited special guest star Keke Wyatt to sing a Christmas song at the event. Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) made a splash when she attended the party with her blind date, Dr. Kial Rollins, played by new-to-the-show actor Greg Vaughan. And Dani (Karla Mosley) had a chat with Ashley (Jen Jacob). Meanwhile, an inebriated Vanessa (Lauren Buglioli) made a scene or two. She was troubled by Joey’s lack of support. Before Ted (Keith D. Robinson) escorted her out of the party, she stuck her tongue out at Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant) in one of the evening’s funnest moments. Before Ted left, he and Eva (Ambyr Michelle) spent quality time as she, in essence, made her debut in front of the Fairmont Crest community. Meanwhile, Kat (Colby Muhammad) thanked Joey (Jon Lindstrom) for his unexpected help in getting Chelsea (RhonniRose Mantilla) back. Leslie told Marcel (Darryl W. Handy) there’s a looming scandal that could rock Fairmont Crest.