Kristian Alfonso and Daniel Cosgrove
Actress Kristian Alfonso shares a warm moment with her "Days Of Our Lives" co-star Daniel Cosgrove. Instagram/kristianalfonso

Days of Our Lives” (“DOOL”) opens the week with an episode that deals with failed connections and intense arguments. On Monday, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) tries to make the most out of her holiday with Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove), but her traumatising memories prevent her from doing so.

Meanwhile, Rafe (Galen Gering) interrogates Andre (Thaao Penghlis) after learning that Aiden has become his frequent visitor in jail. Other “Days Of Our Lives” cast members who will figure prominently on the July 4 installment include JJ (Casey Moss), Chad (Billy Flynn), Abby (Kate Mansi).

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 Monday’s run of “DOOL,” JJ engages in a serious discussion with Chad about Abby, while Andre informs Chad that Abby herself gave him the note. Elsewhere, Rafe grills Andre about his connection with Aiden. Hope, meanwhile, struggles to become intimate with Aiden as she’s wrought with her painful past.

The “Days Of Our Lives” website posted sneak peek photos of the cast for the July 4 episode. Click here to see Hope and Aiden attempt to make love, but her hurtful memories stand in the way. Shown here is JJ as he squares off with Chad, accusing him of hiding Abby.

"Days Of Our Lives" soap recap

“DOOL” fans witnessed a set of exciting episodes last week. On Friday, Aiden and Hope were still holed up at Green Mountain Lodge when he woke up from a nightmare of his kidnapping. When Hope checked in on him, he lied about it. The two shared a kiss but she pulled away and screamed after recalling about Aiden’s impersonator who tried to kill her. At the SPD, Andre went to see Rafe, who was curious about his visit. Andre declared he’s a changed man and hoped to share this good news with Hope. Once Andre left, Rafe received a call, wherein he learned that someone named Guy Haynes repeatedly visited Andre in jail. Rafe sought to obtain a photo from the security footage, and after seeing it, realised that the man who called himself Guy Haynes was actually Aiden.

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.