For Personal Reasons — Leah Martyn

When Dr. Erika Somers accept a job acting as locum for Dr. Noah Jameson, she believes Hillcrest is the ideal place to consider her own future. But, despite being officially on leave, Noah keeps coming back to help Erika with medical emergencies. He's suspicious of the hours she puts in, but finally lets himself believe she will stay, and he allows his feelings to blossom to the point of offering her a partnership… But will their growing love be enough to keep her at Hillcrest?