Fairmont Crest descends into darkness and deceit in the latest, pulse-pounding episode of Beyond the Gates, as Haley’s thirst for freedom drives her into the shadows — and Joey becomes her most dangerous confidant yet.

It all begins in a dimly lit suburban bar, the kind of place where secrets thrive. Haley, her hands trembling and mascara streaked down her cheeks, leans across the table toward Joey, her voice trembling with both desperation and desire.

“I can’t take it anymore,” she whispers. “Bill has to go.”

Her proposal is chilling: a deadly partnership to eliminate her husband, Bill Hamilton, and claim the wealth she believes she’s owed. But Joey, a man who has seen betrayal from every angle, doesn’t scare easily. He studies her — her nervous laughter, her frantic energy — and senses both danger and opportunity.

Behind the scenes, Randy, the shady accomplice Haley ropes in to procure a slow-acting poison, lurks in the background. But trouble brews when Dany spots Haley and Randy together in a secluded parking lot, their whispered exchange sparking suspicion across Fairmont Crest.

Meanwhile, Vanessa, Joey’s secret lover, walks in on Haley’s attempt to seduce him into her deadly plan. The moment is electric — and explosive. Vanessa lashes out, and chaos erupts in the bar. Glass shatters, threats fly, and Haley’s mask begins to crack.

Still, Joey keeps his cool. He plays both sides — pretending to be tempted by Haley’s promises while quietly unraveling her web of lies. When the fateful dinner party arrives, Haley’s composure is on the edge. As Bill raises a toast, Joey watches her hand tremble over the poisoned wineglass.

“Careful, Haley,” he murmurs, eyes locked on hers. “You never know who’s watching.”

What follows is pure chaos. Vanessa discovers the vial of poison — and Joey’s double-dealing — setting off a confrontation that turns deadly. In a tense standoff, Randy storms in with a gun, demanding his cut. The scene devolves into screams and gunfire, ending with Joey collapsing as blood splatters across the marble floor.

The aftermath is pure Beyond the Gates brilliance. Haley and Vanessa, terrified and hysterical, stage the scene to look like a botched robbery, their shaky alliance born from fear and guilt. But just when the dust settles, Bill discovers the truth about Haley’s betrayal. In the final, gut-wrenching moments, a violent struggle leaves Bill dead and Haley unconscious — her empire of lies finally crumbling.