Writers later developed a romance with Gemma Ramsay (Beth Buchanan). Once Gemma had finished her exams Matt was the reason she chose to remain in Erinsborough. The pair were involved in a motorbike crash story in which Gemma nearly had to have her leg amputated. This pitched Matt and Gemma's disapproving father Tom Ramsay (Gary Files) against each other. In her book "The Neighbours Programme Guide", author Josephine Monroe wrote that Tom "took every opportunity to attack Matt for being irresponsible and unsuitable for his beloved daughter." Writers created more problems for Matt an Gemma when they introduced her ex-boyfriend Aidan Devlin (Blake Collins) into the show. Their relationship is fraught because Gemma is "confused" by Aidan's arrival and Matt is upset with the situation. These dilemmas lead to the break down of their relationship and Gemma tries to move on.