'Days Of Our Lives' spoilers for Nov. 16: Hope pays hefty consequences of a murder; Brady catches Theresa at a compromising position

Salem is in for a heartbreaking day on the upcoming episode of “Days Of Our Lives” (“DOOL”). On Wednesday, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) learns her fate as the judge hands down her sentence. Spoilers suggest that Hope faces a long-term imprisonment with no possibility of parole. While it’s certainly better than death penalty, Hope will still be shattered, as well as her loved ones.

Elsewhere, Theresa (Jen Lilley) does something that will leave Brady (Eric Martsolf) utterly devastated. Fans wonder whether this is the last straw for Brady, which will push him to end things with his fiancée. Other “Days Of Our Lives” cast members who will figure prominently on the Nov. 16 installment include Rafe (Galen Gering), Justin (Wally Kurth), Andre (Thaao Penghlis) and Chad (Billy Flynn).

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TV Guide reports that on Wednesday’s run of “DOOL,” Justin argues that Hope was suffering from mental distress when she killed Stefano, hoping that the court will be lenient. Before the judge announces Hope’s sentence, Chad and Andre gave their statements. Elsewhere, Brady staggers when he sees Theresa commit the ultimate act of betrayal.

The “Days Of Our Lives” web site posted sneak peek photos of the cast for the Nov. 16 episode. Shown here is Hope, who awaits her sentence in court. Click here to see Brady, who is shell-shocked when he sees what Theresa is doing.

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In the previous episode, Hope learned from Rafe that the DA is dropping all charges except murder. She’s a bit relieved, but at the same time concerned she might get the death penalty. Rafe assured her that Justin would pull out all the stops to make sure that won’t happen. Speaking of Justin, he talked with Adrienne about Hope’s case. Justin reckoned Hope has a good chance, and Adrienne gushed how proud she is of him. The two then headed to the court.

Justin and Adrienne arrived in court, where Shawn, Steve, Kayla, Julie, Doug, Roman and Ciara are waiting. Hope was brought in and shortly after, Judge Karen Fitzpatrick entered. Trask spoke first, and she insisted that Hope used her position to conduct premeditated murder. She hoped the court would sentence Hope with death by lethal injection, making everyone gasp in shock. When it was Justin’s turn to talk, he argued that the murder wasn’t Hope’s choice or a premeditated act. He recounted Stefano’s various abusive acts over the years, calling Hope the real victim.

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.