Writers created a new relationship storyline alongside medical student Adam Willis (Ian Williams). Di Stanley from "TV Extra" reported that the character would experience problems with Adam when she discovers he condoned her ex-boyfriend Ryan's drug taking. Stanley revealed that Gemma would pay Adam a "stormy visit" to confront him over the matter. In the lead up to her exit from the series Gemma graduates from high school and becomes a vet. She later receives a job offer in Newcastle and leaves. Adam decides to go to Newcastle to be with Gemma one month later and off-screen they marry and have children. Monroe, who also wrote "Neighbours: The First 10 Years" stated "like many other Ramsay Street teenagers, Adam and Gemma confounded the odds by making a go of things." Buchanan's departure occurred as part of a revamp of "Neighbours" following a decline in ratings. Network Ten's executive John Holmes decided to write out eight characters, including Gemma and then introduced new actors. After Buchanan left the series and went to secure work in the United Kingdom. Of her departure from "Neighbours", Buchanan told "TV Hits" Westbrook that she did not miss being on the show.