In another short week, Beyond the Gates gave us three great episodes! Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters recap a hot week where gatekeeps witnessed Nicole thinking about Ted while she was in bed with Carlton, Grayson attempts to leave town with Ashley and more
Rundown
(3:15) Nicole and Ted Keep Getting Closer..
(10:39) Nicole Fantasizes about Ted
(13:59) Shanice Plays Hardball with Ted
(23:17) Grayson is ready to leave town
(31:32) Kat is Over-Stepping
(36:35) The Softer Side of Joey Armstrong
(39:12)Leslie Still Knows No Boundaries
(41:14) Andre Taking Dani to Japan.. for real!
(43:34) Naomi knows about Jacob's Case
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Things are heating up as Nicole and Ted are feeling nostalgic on their anniversary of their party that shook up their marriage. Plus Grayson gets in a deeper whole. Queen P.R and Brian H. Waters discuss this and everything from 3 hot days of Beyond the Gates!
(3:56) Are Nicole and Ted Reconnecting?

(7:04) Did Shanice end up being a rebound

(14:37) Eva's Role in Nicole and Ted's Breakup

(17:53) Kial wants to introduce his kids to Nicole

(23:28) Madison is being told to take time off from work

(36:06) Hayley is planning bill’s demise and he can’t see it

(36:34) Anita is strong again and checks Leslie

(38:35) Samantha calls out her parents for double standards

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Drama continues to heat up in Fairmont Crest! Grayson is attacked and forced to come clean about who he really is, the walls are closing in on Hayley as she continues to scheme against Bill, Chelsea tells Dani she doesn't want to work with her, Nicole seems tired of balancing Kial and Carlton — and more. Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters recap it all on this week's episode of Love in Dem Gates.

Rundown:(7:39) The Walls Close In on Hayley(9:27) Bill Hears Chelsea's Perspective(13:55) Joey Invites Vanessa to Move In(16:37) Anita's Heart-to-Heart with Vanessa(19:22) Martin Hesitates to Tell Smitty He's Running for Senate(21:08) Grayson Attacked in the Elevator(24:31) Ashley's Dinner with Grayson Goes Sideways(32:49) Eva and Kat Have a (Good) Moment(40:00) Jacob Still Chasing His Father's Respect(41:13) Detective Malone in the Mix(43:08) How Much Longer Can Nicole Juggle Two Men?(54:21) Dani Feels Rejected by Chelsea

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The drama is heating up in Fairmont Crest! This week, Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters discuss Eva’s first meeting with Izaiah’s mom, the absolute train wreck of a double date between Nicole, Carlton, Vanessa, and Joey, and the massive bombshell: Madison is being sued for malpractice. Plus, Joey is finally onto Randy and Haley.
(6:27) Eva Meets Darlene, Izaiah’s mom
(15:55) Ted wants to take Shanice camping
(22:05) Nicole and Carlton disaster Double date with Vanessa and Joey
(25:19) Deanna tells Joey to stay away from Vanessa
(31:30) Samantha and Donnell meet for lunch
(36:40) Anita is starting to feel better
(41:23) Smitty and Jacob are still working on the case
(50:47) Dani and Bill...
(51:40) Tomas attempts to quit,, but Bill doesn't let him
(52:47) Lynette is staying in Fairmont Crest
(56:02) Joey is on to Randy and Haley
(57:32) Lynette continues play Hayley
(58:36) Madison is being sued for Malpractice
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Leslie is becoming more unhinged as we speak, Nicole's guys are starting to catch serious feelings, and Kat is everywhere she shouldn’t be. Join Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters as they recap the latest madness in Fairmont Crest .
(4:31) Marquita Goings did an interview with Essence
(5:37) Karla Mosley and Daphnée Duplaix appear on the Drew Barrymore show
(6:10) Jasmine Burke to appear in Beauty in Black
(9:19) Naomi's Nightmare!
(12:40) Ashley Takes the Blame for Nursing Staff
(15:58) Is Nicole's Love Bubble Bursting?
(20:35) What if Nicole Wants Ted Again?
(24:11) Leslie works to Sabotage Chelsea and Madison's wedding
(33:42) Kat Needs to Get a Life
(36:11) Izaiah defends Eva
( 39:22) Anita has honest conversation with Bill
(44:52) Andre set for a Business Trip
45:43 Trim Pause
( 46:47 )Next week preview
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Madison's secret is out after Chelsea and Kat make up, Deanna finally comes to Fairmont Crest to honor her father Doug and loses her mind when she's her mom kissing Joey Armstrong! Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters recap all this and more from a wild week of Beyond the Gates!
(1:57) Beyond the Gates wins its first award
(4:46) Kat reveals that Madison is a screamer and Chadison fans love it!
(10:57) Kat is moving in with her grandparents
(12:59) Vernon asks Bill for a favor
(15:22 Bill gets Lynette's charges dropped
(18:50) Leslie continues to play mind games with everyone
(20:21) Jacob confronts Grayson about the plasma ring
(22:52) The clinic officially opens
(27:13) Vanessa asks Joey to get more vulnerable with her
(28:57) Deanna explodes after seeing her mom kiss Joey
(36:05) Hayley wants a baby

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Jacob’s undercover assignment with the plasma ring gives him a shocking discovery, while Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters believe Leslie and Vanessa may be Fairmont Crest’s best rivalry. Love in Dem Gates is back recapping the hottest stories from the week:
(1:20) The Beyond the Gates cast hit the red carpet at the NAACP Image awards and more.
(6:18) Naomi is missing Jacob
(8:41) Jacob makes drop at Garland Memorial
(15:57) Bill wants Hayley to have a Baby Boy
(19:06) Hayley and Randy meet in public again
(23:34) Bill shows Tomas how to be successful
(25:36) Kat is having a quarter-life crisis
(29:27) Chelsea is stressed about her fight with Kat
(32:27) Madison will conduct her research at Garland Memorial
(34:32) Leslie is pushing marriage for Eva & Izaiah
(36:31) Kail is gaining leverage over Carlton
(38:40) Vanessa is pushing a double date with Nicole
(42:44) Deanna McBride is on her way to Fairmont Crest
(43:56) Carlton asks Vernon permission to date Nicole
(47:39) Leslie vs Vanessa
(51:31) Evan warns Leslie not to ruin her relationship with Izaiah
(52:27) Anita continues to fight cancer
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Welcome back to Love in Dem Gates!This week on Beyond the Gates the drama keeps escalating and we’re breaking down everything that happened.In this recap we talk about:

* Leslie causing chaos (as usual) (6:20)

* Relationship tension and shifting alliances (10:01)

* Hayley and Lynette going deeper into their scheme (14:44)

* Randy finding himself in serious trouble (16:22)

* Jacob going deep undercover to protect Naomi (39:36)

* Anita dealing with her health and revealing what she’s going through (46:37)

* Valentine’s Day moments across Fairmont Crest (48:59)

* Big moves that could change the future for several characters (55:02)

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There was a LOT to unpack this week, and we’re sharing our reactions, theories, and predictions.

What a wild and messy week in Fairmont Crest! From Nicole's messy love triangle, to Hayley getting punched in the face apart of her scheme with Lynette to Dani making her fierce comeback. Queen P.R. and Brian H. Waters cover all of it!
(1:49) Beyond the Gates News
(5:2 6) Nicole is Living Her Best Life
(11:27) Carlton Cannot Handle HIs Feelings
(17:55) Lia Confronts Carlton
(25:23) Are We buying Grayson's Excuse?
(27:26) Jacob Goes Undercover
(31:18) Hayley, Lynette and Randy smh
(36:27) Tomas and Carolina suspicious of Lynette and Hayley's relationship
(38:14) Leslie Asks Joey about Marcel
(40:50) Chadison is Staying in the United States
(47:09) Samantha Prepares for The Cotillion
(49:41) Anastasia and Francesca declare war on the Duprees
(53:03) Kat is feeling like she is too careful
(54:50) Naomi is feeling strain in her marriage
(57:12) Dani Dupree Officially Makes Her Comeback

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After a breakup, Chelsea and Madison get engaged, and Anita encourages her to live her life, plus Dani tells Andre that she kissed Bill, Hayley has PTSD from Bill being the hospital while Ted can't handle seeing Nicole on a Date with Kail and more!
(1:32) Viewerships going up!
(2:06) Anita baby bag released in pink
(4:34 )Dani gives Anita a makeover
(6:38) Anita encourages Chelsea to live her life
(8:12) Anita has a meal with Samantha and Jessica - Puts Anastasia in her place
(13:10) Chelsea and Madison get engaged
(15:45) Eva and Izaiah make it official
(20:40) Ted gets awkward when he sees Nicole with Kail
(27:41)Shanice bother's by Ted's attention for Nicole
(31:49) Bill's stressed!
(33:22) Hayley flirting with Izaiah
(38:35) Bill and Dani keep reminiscing
(43:39)Jan and Mona gossip about Nicole's new look
(45:11) Mona tries to flirt with Randy
(46:37) Derek Puts a Bug in Ashley's Ear about Grayson
(51:00)Smitty and Jacob's Investigation Continue
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