Actress Kristian Alfonso (L) wipes lipstick off the cheek of executive producer Ken Corday as he accepts the outstanding drama series award for "Days of Our Lives" during the 40th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Beverly Hills, California June 16,
Actress Kristian Alfonso (L) wipes lipstick off the cheek of executive producer Ken Corday as he accepts the outstanding drama series award for "Days of Our Lives" during the 40th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Beverly Hills, California June 16, 2013" Reuters/Danny Moloshok

This week's episodes for NBC's "Days of Our Lives" ("DOOL") will be all about reconciliation, renewing bonds and embracing change. "DOOL" airs on NBC daily at 1:00 p.m.

Last week, Ben and Abigail announced their engagement to a surprisingly calm Chad. The week ended with Ben (Robert Scott Wilson) wanting to get away from Salem with his pregnant fiance because he is troubled by the thought that Chad (Billy Flynn) might be the real father of her baby. Serena (Melissa Archer) made a positive connection with Caroline (Peggy McCay) after she helped revive the latter when she passes out. Caroline reveals she is not well. Adrienne (Judi Evans) creates tension with Sonny (Freddie Smith) after she gave advice on his marriage. Kate finally confronts Rafe about his relationship with Hope.

Spoiler alert! This article contains "Days of Our Lives" spoilers.

On Monday, Hope, played by Kristian Alfonso, will be worried that she may have placed Aiden's life in danger. Aiden's secret will be slowly unravelled and a confrontation with Clyde will turn physical, leaving him beaten and bloodied, according to Days Cafe. Hope will take of him, but Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) still will not talk about what happened and why.

On Tuesday, Sonny, bothered by his past, will decide to pack his bags, leaving both Pau (Christopher Sean)l and Will (Guy Wilson) heartbroken.

On Wednesday, Rafe (Galen Gering) will consider making a major career change that will place him in Hope's life once again. Movie News Guide writes that Rafe started to like Hope when they were investigating Clyde. However, he kept his intentions a secret because of her relationship with Aiden. Only Kate knows about his feelings and he will do everything to keep it under wraps.

On Thursday, Aiden will tell Hope that he did not see who attacked him. It will become clear that their relationship is muddled and she obviously does not know him very well, writes We Love Soaps.

On Friday, John (Drake Hogestyn) will woo Marlena (Deirdre Hall), whom he loves, in an attempt to win her back; but she is secretly worried about the future. Victor, played by John Aniston, will sneak into the hospital to pay a late-night visit to Caroline.

Entertainment Weekly writes that toward the end of August, Salem will be rocked by an elaborate murder mystery plot that will see the departure of several characters. As "DOOL" prepares for its 50th anniversary on Nov. 8, a "huge reveal" will be made. As to who are getting the axe, fans can only watch with bated breath as the weeks unfold.

Click here and here to see the preview video and some sneak peek photos for this week from the long-running soap opera’s website.

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