Weekly spoilers for Beyond the Gates from March 23 to 27 highlight Anita Dupree's worsening health and demand for a do-not-resuscitate order. A major new character, Darlene Hawthorne, arrives on Thursday. Other plots involve family tensions and dangerous dealings.
Beyond the Gates enters season two with episodes 54 through 58 airing March 23-27. On Monday, March 23, Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie) experiences severe side effects leading to hospital admission at Garland Memorial. Bradley “Smitty” Smith (Mike Manning) urges Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) to end a dangerous deal tied to Grayson Perez (Jordi Vilasuso), stating, “Listen to me. We made this deal that if things get out of hand, if things get dangerous, then we would pull the plug.” Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) shares a heart-to-heart with Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) about Anita's cancer. Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) comforts Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli), who questions if her happiness is a dream, prompting his reply, “Let’s find out.” Hayley Lawson Hamilton (Marquita Goings) disapproves of Bill's closeness to the Duprees, while Vanessa grapples with her mother Deanna's attitude (Angela Fairley). On Tuesday, March 24, Anita informs Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) she wants a DNR order, refusing resuscitation if she flatlines. Grayson delivers a dangerous message, potentially to Jacob or hospital chief Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht). Katherine “Kat” Richardson (Colby Nixon) receives support from Tomas Navarro (Alex Alegria) amid Anita's downturn. Vernon relays the DNR news to Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) and Dani, noting Anita's determination despite family objections. Wednesday, March 25, features Bill reconsidering his future with Hayley. An unlikely advisor counsels Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson). The Duprees rally around Anita, though they oppose the DNR. Thursday, March 26, introduces Darlene Hawthorne, mother of Izaiah Hawthorne (David Lami Friebe) and Jacob, and wife of Elon Hawthorne (Malachi Malik). Izaiah defends Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) to his mother. Jacob seeks information from Grayson on the plasma ring. Ted and Kat reach an understanding, possibly about family hatreds. Friday, March 27, sees Vernon blessing a matter involving Bill, Smitty comforting a family member, and Dani surprising Nicole with news. Naomi Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) confronts Izaiah.
