Beyond the Gates

Dani supports Vernon as Bill offers some unsolicited advice to Anita. Tomas comforts a secretive Kat while Martin shares all with Smitty. Ted reaches out to his daughter and surprises her with his stance on the matter at hand.

Nicole and Dani discuss the pull they still feel towards their exes when in crisis; Chelsea needs medical advice from Madison; Kat has a rough morning while Jacob and Naomi spy a suspicious duo.

Anita gets a surprise visit from an old friend that turns tense; after learning some devastating news, Vanessa has a request for Joey; Eva and Izaiah inch closer; Tyrell and Jessica hit a relationship hurdle.

Joey has a proposition for Leslie that comes with a catch; Shanice makes a juicy admission to Ashley; Vernon doles out some sage advice to Dani; Samantha feels guilty as Nicole clashes with Tyrell over an upcoming family event.

Anita sets a mystery plan into motion that involves her entire family; Chelsea and Kat clash; Andre distracts Dani; Carlton comforts Nicole; Naomi leans on a friend; Martin and Smitty try to understand what's going on with their son.

Anita begins medical treatment; Dani and Nicole get their test results; Jacob and Andre worry about their wives; Martin delivers bad news to Vernon.

Nicole comforts Dani during a crisis; Andre draws a line in the sand; Chelsea sends an SOS call to Bill; Naomi needs an urgent favor from a friend; Ted and Carlton have a long overdue chat.

Anita returns home from chemo and learns Vernon's been lying to her; the Duprees rally around one of their own while Nicole spirals; Jacob and Elon have a heart to heart; Ashley goes on a date with a co-worker.

Joey consults with Bill on a legal matter; Hayley continues to enact her deadly plan; Leslie's romantic interlude takes a dangerous turn; Vanessa shows up for a friend in need; Pamela bolsters her bestie.

Dani and Hayley clash; Ted has a request of Eva, which then puts her at odds with Kat once again; Anita reaches her limit; Jessica has a proposition for Tyrell; Ashley has an update for Naomi and Shanice.

Chelsea has major news to share with her family; Naomi feels pressured by Jacob; Izaiah comforts Eva; things heat up for Ted and Shanice; Derek does not like what he sees.

The Hamiltons have an awkward celebration. Joey puts Leslie in her place. Vanessa shocks Nicole with some scandalous info. Chelsea's new lease on life causes friction with Madison.

Kat and Ted argue over Eva; Naomi hides her new normal from her entire family; Vanessa propositions Kial; Jacob clashes with Marcel and Elon; Smitty and Martin are surprised by Tyrell's latest stance on a family tradition.

Dani opens up to Bill and then makes a surprising move; Hayley feels cornered; Vanessa is accosted; Joey gives Elon some much-needed intel; two couples take the next step in their relationships by the end of the night.

Anita leans on Sharon; Bill buys Tomas' silence; Leslie confronts Shanice over Ted; Dani and Pamela set their sights on Izaiah; Ashley calls Derek out on his sabotage; Jacob begins his undercover mission.

Anita's in dire straits so Vernon reaches out to an unlikely source for help; Nicole updates Dani on a recent milestone; Ashley is there for Naomi while Bill puts Tomas in his place.

Kat gets an eyeful; Joey teaches someone a harsh lesson while Vanessa takes care of business; Hayley faces rejection; Andre has a romantic surprise for Dani.

Leslie sets a trap; Martin wonders where Smitty was all night; Vernon gets kicked out of the house; Nicole doesn't mince words with her daughter; Jacob and Elon clash while Naomi continues to hide the truth from her husband.

Chelsea and Kat prep for their Fenmore's meeting; Ashley referees an altercation between Derek and Grayson; Dani propositions Izaiah; Bill's attempt to reminisce with Vernon is met with disdain.

Hayley is frustrated by the lack of progress in her murder plot as Bill gets some strange lab results; Anita is horrified by a loss; Eva's confrontation with Kat leads to trouble with Izaiah.

Eva vents to Tomas while Izaiah and Kat have a heated exchange. Leslie makes Ashley an offer. Derek gets some tough love from a dear friend. Chelsea and Madison agree to a life-changing decision.

Anita confides in Dani, who then recommends a bold course of action. Vernon issues a warning to Andre. Bill tries to get to the bottom of his health scare. Kat receives shocking news that puts her at odds with her cousin.

Dani admits to Andre that she kissed Bill. Smitty meets with his source. Jacob makes headway with his undercover case. Chelsea is stunned by the changes she sees in Anita. Hayley flirts with Izaiah. Bill has a surprise for Caroline.

Joey lets Vanessa into his inner sanctum. Nicole and Kial go on a date. Ted is confounded by his ex's new appearance. Shanice makes a revolting discovery. Anita locks horns with Anastasia. Mona thanks Randy for his rescue.

One couple gets engaged. Dani gets turned down. Pamela conspires with Andre. Eva updates her mom on the change in her relationship status. Ted publicly confronts Leslie regarding her subterfuge. Shanice and Derek commiserate. Ashley and Grayson's romantic night takes a turn when he receives a mysterious call.

Dani and Andre are interrupted by two surprise guests. Chelsea shocks Bill with big news. Lynette implements a new scheme that has Hayley right where she wants her. Grayson opens up to Ashley about the mysterious call he received. Jan tries to broker peace between Leslie and Derek.

Bill vents to Dani about their daughter, but clashes with Andre in the process. Naomi and Ashley tend to an injured old friend. Jacob is tasked with a dangerous assignment. Smitty gets a lead on the case from June. Madison makes another life-changing decision. Anita and Vernon receive wonderful news.

Nicole and Kial’s steamy date is interrupted by Carlton. Bill worries Hayley’s had a setback as Chelsea thinks Hamilton history may be repeating itself. Anita and Vernon teach Samantha, Tyrell, and Jessica a lesson. Anastasia stirs the pot.

Leslie seeks guidance from Joey on a personal matter. Vanessa does her best to assuage Nicole’s guilt. Randy’s not happy with Hayley’s update. Ted gets an earful from his ex. Shanice puts Carlton in his place.

Dani publicly launches her comeback but is sideswiped by an antagonistic reporter. Anita is called on to reassure both of her daughters. Vernon and Kat have a heart-to-heart. Lynette gets what she wants from Bill and Hayley.