Next week’s opening scene will leave Days of Our Lives fans breathless: Rafe Hernandez receives a mysterious call while on duty at Salem police headquarters.

The voice on the other end of the line is cold as steel: “You don’t know who you’re dealing with, Hernandez.”

Rafe – normally a tough guy – pales. He hangs up, but his face is no longer as calm as usual.

An insider tells us the call came from a lead in an investigation involving DiMera Enterprises – and could be tied to Sami or EJ’s secret.

The next shot reveals Rafe standing in front of an old case board – “Project Blackbird” – with pictures of EJ, Johnny, and a file stamped “CLASSIFIED”. The lights in the room go out, leaving only the light of his phone reflecting off his face – creating a dark, haunting moment.

This news could change the entire landscape of Salem. If Rafe truly discovers the connection between the DiMera characters and a money laundering ring, he will have to choose between protecting the person he once loved (Sami) or pursuing justice to the end.

According to SoapHub’s leak, Rafe will be haunted by old memories with Sami and Roman – causing him to doubt his faith in himself. A treacherous investigation is about to begin, and Rafe Hernandez could become the next victim of the power play in Salem.