'Days Of Our Lives' spoilers for Jan. 26: Death knocks on a Salemite’s door; things heat up between two couples

While love is in the air on the upcoming episode of “Days Of Our Lives” (“DOOL”), danger also hounds a beloved character. On Thursday, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) continues to experience a health crisis, and spoilers suggest that her latest bout of high fever may put on the brink of death. Fortunately for her, Eric (Greg Vaughan) won’t leave her side, as he is determined to save her life.

Spoilers also hint that Eric will manage to nurse Hope back to health, but at some point, he’ll be forced to head back to Salem. Naturally, someone would see him, which may soon lead to interesting storylines. Other “Days Of Our Lives” characters who will figure prominently on the Jan. 26 run include Chad (Billy Flynn), Abby (Marci Miller), Steve (Stephen Nichols), Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), Adrienne (Judi Evans), Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) and Anne (Meredith Scott Lynn).

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TV Guide reports that on Thursday’s run of “DOOL,” Chad and Abby spend a romantic evening together. Miles away, another couple also shares a special night – Steve takes Kayla out to explore Prague. The “Days Of Our Lives” website posted sneak peek photos of Chad and Abby, as well as Steve and Kayla for the Jan. 26 episode.

Also on Thursday, Lucas backs Anne, who’s hoping to work for Adrienne. Elsewhere, Hope’s health continues to get worse, while Eric struggles to save her. Spoilers hint that he pulls out all the stops to make sure that she survives the whole ordeal, despite all the limitations they’re facing.

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In the previous episode, Brady (Eric Martsolf) shared with Deimos (Vincent Irizarry) that Chloe (Nadia Bjorlin) already confessed the truth to Nicole (Arianne Zucker). Brady also said that Chloe refused to give up the baby, noting how dangerous Deimos is. At the police station, Nicole can’t get Holly out of her mind. She asked for Roman’s (Josh Taylor) help, but he said his hands are tied. He, however, said that they’re trying to get her some legal support. Brady and Deimos arrived and Nicole blew her top, angry that Deimos lied to her about Holly. He promised to sort things out. Chloe, on the other hand, was already a step ahead – she asked Belle (Martha Madison) to represent her in the custody battle. Later, Brady arrived and was stunned not only to see his sister, but to learn that Belle would actually act as Chloe’s lawyer. He wasted no time and informed Nicole about it. Nicole vowed never to give up on her baby.

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.