<P> She first develops a crush on Derek Shepherd in season six . Carina MacKenzie from The Los Angeles Times called it "ridiculous" and added: "April is drooling all over Chief McDreamy . Vomit . (...) She's been reduced to a 12 - year - old with hearts in her eyes and a painful inability to be subtle ." Drew herself was skeptical about it, saying: "The biggest thing that people did not like about my character was they thought I was a threat for the Mer / Der relationship, which I kind of found was super ridiculous (...) I never saw it as anything that would ever transpire into something that might threaten them . I only saw it as a really pathetic little crush ." She briefly has feelings for Alex Karev who almost makes her lose her virginity when he tries to sleep with her in Something's Gotta Give . Wetpaint commented that he made her feel "worthless and unwanted when she was at her most vulnerable ." Kepner also briefly dates Dr. Robert Stark, a senior pediatric surgical attending . After her fellow residents make fun of her, she breaks up with him, creating a coldness between them . However, it is Stark who recommends her as chief resident to Dr. Hunt . Drew stated: "She sees a side to Dr. Stark that he doesn't show to anyone else at the hospital, and she finds that part endearing...I think they enjoy the companionship ." </P> <P> In the end of season eight, Kepner embarks on a relationship with her best friend turned lover Jackson Avery (Williams), who she loses her virginity to and that eventually leads her to reflect on her faith and fail her boards . Critics praised the chemistry between April and Jackson . Rhimes commented on the dynamic between the two in season nine and said: "I think it's going to be funny, sexy, and good ." </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (May 2018) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs expansion . You can help by adding to it . (May 2018) </Td> </Tr>

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