Tuesday’s December 16 episode of Beyond the Gates is one of those days in Fairmont Crest where everything feels just a little too close to the edge. Emotions spill over, secrets stay buried a bit too carefully, and more than one relationship starts asking uncomfortable questions. And yes, one conversation in particular is about to change the tone between two people who’ve already been walking on thin ice.
Vanessa’s Personal Life Is Still All Over the Place
Lately, Vanessa has been absolutely locked in when it comes to work. She’s running her real estate company, keeping control of the escort service, and quietly handling a very profitable money-laundering side hustle. Professionally, she’s shady but solid. Nothing rattles her there. Her personal life, though, is another story. Vanessa is still grieving the loss of her husband, and that grief has shaped every emotional choice she’s made since. Even so, she’s been clear about one thing, she wants to live by her own rules.
That includes not hiding her relationship with Joey, even while she’s still in mourning. That decision caused tension right away. Joey hesitated when Vanessa wanted to go public, and that hurt her deeply. He later tried to make it right by kissing her in front of everyone at the country club, which was a big, bold move. Still, it didn’t fix everything. Vanessa wants more, even if she hasn’t fully explained what “more” actually looks like yet.
Beyond the Gates: Vanessa Finally Says What She’s Been Holding Back
On Tuesday, Vanessa stops dancing around her feelings and finally says what’s been building inside her. She sits Joey down and drops an emotional bombshell that forces the conversation they’ve been avoiding. For Vanessa, public gestures aren’t enough anymore. She needs reassurance, clarity, and something solid to hold onto after everything she’s lost. She makes it clear that staying stuck in emotional limbo isn’t an option for her. Now it’s on Joey.
This is one of those soap moments where a single reaction can change everything. While Vanessa and Joey deal with their breaking point, Anita faces trouble of her own. After pulling off a massive WinterFest that outdid every celebration before it, this should be a moment for her to breathe.
Instead, she’s quietly keeping something from her family, and it may be tied to her health after a visit with her doctor. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Beyond the Gates spoilers and updates.