Rafe and Jada’s romance has officially hit the brakes on Days of Our Lives. After his tryst with Sami came to light, Jada didn’t waste time calling off their engagement. She asked him to move on, and he agreed—by packing up and heading out of Salem. But is this truly the end for Rafe Hernandez?

Rafe’s Exit May Not Be Permanent

Rafe mentioned he’s taking a job out of town, but fans aren’t convinced it’s forever. This departure feels more like a breather than a goodbye. It seems the show is giving him time to regroup, not writing him out completely. Despite the drama, neither the character nor actor Galen Gering has been written off.

Even Leo couldn’t help but comment on how odd Rafe’s absence was—especially right after EJ got shot. Coincidence? Probably not. In Salem, exits usually have deeper meaning.

Days of Our Lives: The EJ Shooting Mystery Still Lingers

Let’s not forget—Rafe is still tangled up in the EJ DiMera shooting. He planted a hidden camera in the DiMera mansion, which EJ later discovered. That alone raises red flags. Why would he plant evidence and then pull the trigger? It doesn’t add up.

Rafe’s history as a former cop and FBI agent makes one thing clear—he’s strategic, not sloppy. But with Days of Our Lives, logic often takes a backseat to twists. The show could still surprise us.

Trouble at Home Means He’ll Be Back

There’s more happening on the home front too. Gabi is stirring up conflict with Leo, and Javi’s patience is running thin. Salem’s going to need a peacekeeper in the Hernandez household, and Rafe usually plays that role.

To make things more interesting, his niece Adrianna is coming back. She’s all grown up now, and that promises fresh drama. With her return, Rafe’s absence feels more like setup than sendoff.

Jada’s drowning in work and personal stress, especially with Shawn’s crisis unfolding. While she’s focused on her duties as commissioner, there’s still a chance she and Rafe reconnect down the road. If not, Salem has never been short on love interests.

Don’t count Rafe out just yet. His exit on Days of Our Lives seems more like a plot pause than a farewell. Between EJ’s shooting, family conflicts, and Adrianna’s return, there’s plenty of story left to tell. For more Days of Our Lives updates and juicy spoilers, stick with Soap Opera Daily. We’ll be here for every twist, turn, and comeback!