becomes intrigued by neurosurgeon Reid Oliver, who is working to save Noah's sight after Luke bribes him to come to Oakdale on Noahs behalf. Their involvement starts out a bit rocky when Noah gets his sight back, and refuses to reunite with Luke after seeing him and Dr. Oliver kissing. Feeling loyalty toward Noah, and guilt for falling for his doctor, Luke has a hard time figuring out who he wants to be with, in most cases, rebuking the Dr.s advances. In the end, however, he decides to pursue his relationship with Reid, with Noah remaining a constant presence. Soon after, Noah receives a grant to make a movie in Los Angeles and asks Luke to go with him. He tells him he cannot go. During the final episodes, Reid is mortally injured when his car is struck by a train.