The pair partnered up and created a strong friendship.

Eventually, Bo returned and revealed that he had been held prisoner.

Hope was thrilled to see him, but the couple’s reunion was short-lived.

Galen Gering and Kristian Alfonso smile for a photo.

Bo was soon diagnosed with a brain tumor.

One thing he made sure to do was to have a heart-to-heart with Rafe.

Hope and Rafe grew even closer after Bo’s death and fell in love.

Galen Gering and Kristian Alfonso at an event.

The couple quickly tied the knot, but they never got their happy ending.

Hope was traumatized, and Rafe seemingly couldn’t make things better for her.

She was also struggling in life, and the two leaned on each other for comfort.

Galen Gering and Alison Sweeney pose for a photo together.

So, she asked him for a divorce, perSoap Dirt.

The couple eventually called it quits but remained friends.

The two were friendly up until the day that Hope decided to leave Salem.