Beyond the Gates spoilers: The Duprees make a bold move to deal with their growing Dani problem?

From the very first episode, Beyond the Gates’ Dani (Karla Mosley) has stood out as the character to watch. Her fiery response to Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Hayley’s (Marquita Goings) betrayal and marriage has made for some explosive scenes. However, we’ve started to wonder if Dani’s behavior is entering the territory of delusion.

After the whole wedding debacle that pushed Bill to have his ex arrested for attempted murder, only for him to ask for the charges to be dropped at the urging of Hayley, Dani took Bill’s moment of “graciousness” as a sign that Bill wanted her back. Additionally, she admitted to a horrified Anita (Tamara Tunie), that she also still loved Bill and would gladly reunite with him.

Then came the Beyond the Gates episode that aired on March 14. Dani convinced the security guard at Bill and Hayley’s home to let her into the house with a gift for the happy couple. While in the home, she pops open the bottle of champagne Bill gave her, which she was hoping to open on their 50th wedding anniversary. As she guzzles it down, breaks a framed picture and then crashes for a nap, she’s completely unaware that Bill and Hayley are headed home early from their honeymoon.

Now after letting Hayley into her ex’s new home, Bill’s security guard made a dash to Anita and Vernon’s (Clifton Davis) house to tell the Dupree matriarch and patriarch of their daughter’s latest antics. Anita and Vernon are left with the responsibility of trying to save Dani from herself.

With all this being said, given the prestige the family is trying to maintain, the Duprees are bound to be sick and tired of dealing with Dani’s recent rash of outlandish behavior. Not only do they have a legacy to protect, but Martin (Brandon Claybon) is a politician and hopes to make a run at The Oval Office, a decision he should probably reconsider based on his own mysterious background.

So with Dani continuing down this tumultuous and toxic path, the family may be compelled to take drastic measures. What might the Duprees do? Well, this is where Nicole (Daphnée Duplaix) could play a pivotal role.

As a psychiatrist, Nicole could potentially work on getting Dani some “help,” especially if her parents demand it. Since you can’t force someone to get mental health assistance unless they present a danger to themselves or others, would Anita and Vernon lean on Nicole to make the judgment call? Could Nicole deem that Dani fits that category and force Dani into a mental wellness facility for a brief stint? It would certainly be a bold move on Nicole’s part and could cause a major rift in her sisterhood with Dani. But on the other hand, does this step need to happen so Dani gets some help shaking her Bill addiction?

The Duprees committing Dani is just a theory at this point, so we can’t say that’s where she’s headed with certainty. However, it just seems as if Dani’s loved ones are running low on patience for her unique brand of spectacles. Should we be correct, we don't anticipate Dani leaving the show by any means, but her just stirring up trouble in a new location.

New episodes of Beyond the Gates air weekdays on CBS, and become available to stream the day after on Paramount Plus.