'Days Of Our Lives' spoilers for Sept. 30: John and Steve put their lives on the line for a risky rescue mission; Hope joins the fight against the fugitives

The action and drama further heat up in Salem on the last episode of “Days Of Our Lives” (“DOOL”) this week. On Friday, John (Drake Hogestyn) and Steve (Stephen Nichols) decide to take action to bring their loved ones to safety. They are slightly at a disadvantage, considering they have to face three dangerous escaped prisoners, but John and Steve are determined to accomplish the task at hand.

Speaking of tasks, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) shelves her own problems temporarily to focus on a more important matter. Other “Days Of Our Lives” cast members who will figure prominently on the Sept. 30 installment include Abe (James Reynolds), Ciara (Vivian Jovanni), Theo (Kyler Pettis), Joey (James Lastovic), Claire (Olivia Rose Keegan), Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove), Marlena (Deidre Hall), Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), Orpehus (George DelHoyo), Clyde (James Read) and Xander (Paul Telfer).

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TV Guide reports that on Friday’s run of “DOOL,” Hope sets aside her personal issues to do her job in protecting Salem residents. Meanwhile, Ciara and Theo share a warm moment together amid the difficult situation. Elsewhere, John and Steve attempt to save the lives of their loved ones.

The “Days Of Our Lives” web site posted sneak peek photos of the cast for the Sept. 30 episode. Shown here are John and Steve, who try to be Salem’s heroes amid the current crisis. Click here to see Ciara and Theo, who find the opportunity to spend time together while waiting for Abe to recover.

"Days Of Our Lives" soap recap

On Thursday, Marlena blamed herself for Claire’s abduction and John comforted her. He suddenly remembered giving Claire a necklace with a transponder inside. He and Marlena headed to Steve and Kayla’s house to tell them about it. They were puzzled, however, why she hasn't activated it yet. At the hideout, the three fugitives clashed over what to do with the kids. Claire dropped the necklace but Joey managed to pick it up. She told him to press the diamond on the necklace.

Meanwhile, Abe prepared to start the press conference. He tried to calm down the Salemites and reassure them. His speech was cut off when Orpheus hacked the broadcast and told Abe that they should be afraid – he and his two cohorts won’t stop until they get what they want. Orpheus also showed a live footage of Claire and Joey, then demanded for 20 million. Later, Clyde aimed at Aiden but Abe blocked his way, accidentally being the bullet’s target. The gunshot created havoc at the square, with everyone running around in panic.

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.