Galen Gering
Actor Galen Gering plays Salem's favourite detective in NBC's long-running soap "Days Of Our Lives." Instagram/ggering

It is during difficult times, or even a crisis, when one can prove true love exists. On Wednesday, this is what the upcoming episode of “Days Of Our Lives” (“DOOL”) demonstrates. As Rafe (Galen Gering) remains to be trapped at the DiMera tunnel with Hope (Kristian Alfonso), he loses consciousness after suffering from leg injury. He then experiences a horrifying nightmare wherein Hope dies, according to spoilers.

Spoilers also hint that this incident will determine just how deeply Rafe loves Hope. Other “Days Of Our Lives” cast members who will figure prominently on the July 20 installment Shawn (Brandon Beemer), Andre (Thaoo Penghlis) and Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove).

Spoiler alert! This update contains more "Days of Our Lives" spoilers. Read on at your own risk if you have not watched the latest episode.

"Days Of Our Lives" soap opera spoilers

TV Guide reports that on Wednesday’s run of “DOOL,” as Rafe and Hope continue to be locked in at the abandoned house, Rafe has a terrible dream. Faced with Hope’s worsening condition, Rafe’s love for Hope is tested.

The “Days Of Our Lives” website posted sneak peek photos of the cast for the July 20 episode. Click here to see Rafe, who needs to make a difficult decision that will prove his love for Hope. Shown here is Rafe with Hope, whose fate doesn’t look bright at all.

"Days Of Our Lives" soap recap

On Tuesday, Rafe grew worried about Hope when she becomes feverish and begins to hallucinate. Meanwhile, Shawn was at his wit’s ends trying to look for his mum and Rafe. He confronted Aiden at the park to grill him about Hope’s whereabouts, but Aiden couldn’t offer any helpful information. He also discussed the explosion with Eduardo and Darios. Since there were no bodies found, Eduardo suggested that Hope and Rafe might have found another way out. It suddenly dawned on Shawn that they could have moved through the Salem tunnels. Later at the square, Shawn spotted Abe and shared with him Eduardo’s theory. Abe informed him that only Stefano and EJ knew about the tunnels, but he said there might be another DiMera that can also offer crucial information.

Find out what happens next to “Days Of Our Lives,” which airs weekdays in Australia on 12:45 p.m. on Foxtel’s Arena channel. In the US, “DOOL” airs at 1 p.m. on NBC and 8 p.m. on POP.