Martin’s secret will finally come out inBeyond The Gatesthis week, and it may undermine the Duprees' power in Fairmont Crest. Knowledge of a traumatic event that Martin is keeping to himself hasthreatened the Dupree family inBeyond the Gatessince the newest soap opera began.
The soap has been slow to reveal the secret, instead dropping hints over the past five months. Slow burner mysteries and dragged out storylines are commonsoap opera tropes, but can become annoying. Hopefully, this reveal will be worth the wait and will prove that Beyond The Gates can deliver strong payoffs for stories that take months to resolve.
What’s Happening On Beyond The Gates This Week: July 14 - 18
Martin Finally Reveals A Secret That Sends Shockwaves Through Fairmont Crest
The event audiences have been waiting for takes place mid-week whenMartin finally reveals the full truth of what happened two years ago. This episode will explain the reason for his nightmares, what his secret is, and how it connects to the police corruption story that Smitty has been investigating.
This reveal will likely have fallout all over Fairmont Crest, considering that Joey and the cops are involved and thatexposing this secret could ruin Vernon’s reputation along with Martin’s career.Here’s the full day-to-day synopses for this week’sBeyond The Gates:
What Big Storyline We’re Watching This Week
The Fallout From Martin’s Secret Will Affect Almost Every Story
Martin’s secret should have ripple effects, starting with his family.Smitty has been investigating the corrupt cops for months without realizing that his husband is somehow tied into the story, so the reveal should have immediate consequences that are well worth watching.
Smitty will be caught between his journalistic ethics and his family loyalty, which always makes for strong drama.
It will be especially compelling to find out how Smitty reacts and whether he’s willing to drop his story to protect his family. Smitty will be caught between his journalistic ethics and his family loyalty, which always makes for strong drama.
Additionally,Martin’s secret may affect almost everyone in Fairmont Crest,considering that the police, Joey, and the Duprees are all involved in whatever happened and the subsequent cover-up.
How This Sets Up Next Week’s Beyond The Gates
Anita and Vernon May Need To Do Damage Control
Beyond The Gates’Tamara Tuniereturns as Anita just in time — Martin’s secret will likely have devastating consequences for the Dupree family that she will need to help mitigate.Smitty’s knowledge of it will pit him against his in-laws if he continues to pursue the story, which will sour his relationship with Vernon.
Leslie’s alliance with Hayley inBeyond The Gatesmakes this reveal more dangerous, as Leslie has already shown that there is nothing she will not do to destroy the Dupree family.
Additionally, Bill was involved in the coverup, so Dani and Hayley might both attempt to use his sudden vulnerability to their advantage in their war over him. Leslie’s alliance with Hayley inBeyond The Gatesmakes this reveal more dangerous, as Leslie has already shown that there is nothing she will not do in order to destroy the Dupree family.
