'Days Of Our Lives' spoilers for May 23: Hope chooses Rafe over Aiden

Fans can expect another highly emotional episode on Monday on “Days of Our Lives.” After being confused about her feelings, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) finally makes a decision. She turns down Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) and admits to him that she loves Rafe (Galen Gering).

Other “Days Of Our Lives” cast members who will figure prominently on the May 23 installment include Deimos (Vincent Irizarry), Nicole (Arianne Zucker) and Kate (Lauren Koslow). Belle (Martha Madison) and Shawn (Brandon Beemer).

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 episode of “DOOL,” Hope rejects Aiden’s efforts to pursue her and tells him that she has feelings for Rafe. Meanwhile, Kate fights for her man after seeing him with Nicole.

The “Days Of Our Lives" website posted sneak peek photos of the cast for the May 23 episode. Shown here is a photo of Belle and Shawn, who share a night of drunken passion. Click here to see a photo of Kate, who refuses to give up Deimos to Nicole.

"Days Of Our Lives" soap recap

Last week, “DOOL” fans had another glimpse of Stefano when Chad dreamt of him. Stefano declared that Abby has gone mad, and asked Chad to sacrifice his wife. Chad refused, and retorted that Abby is not a chess piece. He then woke up. On another side of the house, Ciara was also having a dream about Chad. She dreamt that they were kissing. Elsewhere, Hope went to the park and ran into Aiden. He told Hope that he'll never give up on her. A moment later, Aiden pulled Hope for a kiss and she responded. Rafe arrived and saw them sharing a passionate lip-lock.

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.