Dr. Peter Benton, her boyfriend at the time, initially reprimanded her for her action in the OR, but he later apologized, understanding the emotional toll it took on her, especially in light of the tragic fate of another colleague Lucy Knight.
Dr. Peter Benton, her partner at the time, initially scolded her for her actions in the OR but later apologized, recognizing the emotional strain it caused her, particularly given the unfortunate fate of another colleague Lucy Knight.