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.

Couples across town celebrate Valentine's Day in wildly different ways; Anita serenades Vernon; Joey cedes control to Vanessa; Martin's gift to Smitty backfires; Hayley finally gets what she wants.

Bill calls in a favor to Joey; Tomas' questions rile Hayley; Ashley's resourcefulness upsets Grayson; Dani tests Nicole's real feelings about Ted and her new men; Randy is tasked with a new assignment that threatens to expose his entire con.

Leslie ruins Anita's lunch, which pushes Anita's health issues out into the open; Elon schools Jacob on the brutal realities of going deep undercover; Naomi surprises Hayley; Lynette deals with two tense confrontations.

Anastasia's rumor-mongering forces Anita's hand; Vanessa has a potential solution to Nicole and Samantha's dilemma; Joey watches Hayley and Randy squirm in front of Bill.

There's a break in Hayley's mugging case; June gives Joey a valuable tip; Samantha struggles to balance life and school.

Joey pulls some strings and orchestrates an escape in the process; Bill gets intel that enrages him while Hayley works to meet Lynette's demands; Vanessa has a favor to ask of Donnell; Kat has a proposition for Tomas.

Eva and Leslie lock horns over the clinic; while undercover, Jacob runs into a familiar face; Ashley and Shanice take a trip down memory lane on Ashley's work anniversary; Derek makes a career decision.

Anita's televised interview about her cancer diagnosis turns into a citywide call to action; Leslie decides to do some promotion of her own; Dani and Andre deal with an unwelcome visitor; Laura's unsolved accident from a year ago sets Kat off.

Nicole and Ted worry for their daughter while Kat's confrontation with Leslie and Eva escalates; Smitty catches up with an old friend; Vanessa bolsters her bestie; Chelsea and her cousin have a blow-up; Izaiah gets a surprising meeting request.

Bill and Hayley try to celebrate their anniversary but cross paths with several interlopers along the way; Shanice's aunt gives Ted the third degree; Ashley is there for Anita during a difficult time; Kat has a proposition for Naomi.

Nicole has a run-in with Leslie; Carlton and Kial compete; Izaiah is put on the spot; Eva gets advice from Tomas; Bill's family request throws Hayley for a loop.

Kial has an update for Vanessa that affects Nicole; Bill calls in a favor; Chelsea leans on Vernon; the Duprees get a surprise visitor; Ashley seeks out Madison for information that could help Grayson.

Chelsea and Madison spy a peculiar duo; Joey agrees to something he doesn't want to do; Randy keeps his con cousin on course; Vanessa and Leslie don't see eye to eye; Derek is caught in the middle.

Jacob's new assignment inadvertently threatens the entire undercover operation; someone unexpected is revealed to be part of the plasma ring; Anita's unwell when Vernon's surprise arrives; Martin tries his best to connect with Samantha and Smitty.

Bill seeks out Joey to discuss Hayley and "Sammy"; Jacob thinks his cover's been blown; Naomi urges Chelsea to reconcile with Kat while Nicole gives her daughter some advice; Ashley tries to comfort a distraught Grayson.

Jacob does his best to remain undetected; Dani has second thoughts about her photo shoot; Smitty has an uncomfortable chat with his mother-in-law; Vanessa's involvement with Joey causes her to miss out on an opportunity; Shanice is there for Ted.

Bill and Hayley have an uncomfortable encounter with a Dupree; Kat tends to Anita; Joey has a special assignment for Marcel; Deanna McBride comes home; Mona spots Randy and Lynette doing something unsanitary.

Vanessa is publicly humiliated; Eva is proud of Leslie; Donnell clashes with his twin sister; Kial doles out words of wisdom; Kat stuns Chelsea and Tomas with her new living arrangements.

Joey opens up to Vanessa about his family; Kat and Donnell compare notes; Martin confides in Vernon; Grayson receives a threat; Derek and Naomi have a candid conversation about Ashley's love life.

Naomi is faced with her worst nightmare. Leslie hijacks Chelsea's and Madison's wedding dreams. Carlton and Kial lock horns over Nicole. Ashley has a bad day at work.

Dani makes a concession for Andre. Kat doles out some warnings to Izaiah. Eva is in desperate need of Ted's help where her mama is concerned. Shanice leans on her aunt Monica.

Bill and Anita engage in a difficult discussion. Leslie's renovation is thwarted, which puts her at odds with Vernon. Joey gives his blessing to an old friend. Vanessa seeks Nicole out for some much-needed advice. Kial makes a surprising move.

Bill and Dani have a heart-to-heart while Anita's condition worsens; Smitty receives an urgent call from the hospital; Joey comforts Vanessa in her time of need.

Grayson delivers a dangerous message; Anita makes a decision about her future; Nicole and Dani receive grave news from Vernon while Tomas comforts a shaken Kat.

The Duprees rally around Anita; Ted gets advice from an unlikely source; Bill tells Hayley he's had a change of heart regarding their future; Lynette gets what she wants.

Jacob pumps Grayson for info; Izaiah defends Eva to his mother; Ashley delivers some good news; Leslie confronts Vernon; Bill gets a shocking request; Kat and Ted come to an understanding.

Hayley and Tomas lock horns over Lynette; Naomi lays into Izaiah; Jacob is caught between a rock and a hard place; Smitty offers comfort to a family member; Nicole gets a surprising update from Dani; Vernon gives his blessing where Bill is concerned.

Hayley tries to poison Bill against Tomas; Ashley comforts a distraught Naomi; Kat confronts Lynette; Jacob and Smitty get a shocking new lead in the case.

Eva goes to the casino to get something off her chest; Carlton and Joey clash while out with Nicole and Vanessa; Naomi holds a past lie of Hayley's over her head; Donnell confides in Kat.

Bill updates Dani on his future; Carlton steps in it with Nicole; Lynette blackmails Hayley; Tomas has a decision to make where his career is concerned; Vanessa doubles down on her relationship with Joey.

Nicole takes Kial to her family's Easter brunch; Ted advises Carlton; Anita puts Anastasia in her place; Hayley feels like an outsider in a sea of Duprees; Grayson receives a threat; Naomi and Jacob find a way to connect.

Naomi and Jacob spend their anniversary apart, both remembering their love story from first date to wedding vows; Izaiah helps his brother out; Naomi leans on Ashley, Dani and Bill.