<P> Drew's character has been called intelligent, hardworking, thorough and determined by Grey's Anatomy executives . But she is also considered vulnerable, insecure, sensitive and overly eager by her colleagues . Of the character, Drew said: "April is a very, very good doctor . She really knows what she's doing, she's worked really hard, and she certainly wants to do her best and stick around ." but also described her as "annoying", "neurotic" and "really insecure". In the eighth season, April's position as chief resident and her struggle to get a handle on her fellow residents formed the central arc of her storyline . Rhimes explained: "Watching April try to be in charge of Cristina and Alex and Jackson is a pretty impossible task, and it's made for comedy, it's one of the funniest things we're working on this season ." One of Kepner's central characteristics is her religious belief, notably her chastity and her instance on saving herself for someone she truly loves . In an interview, Drew assessed that: There certainly has never been a 28 - year - old virgin on Grey's . I don't even think there's been a 28 - year - old virgin on television . Unless it's someone who is sort of a recluse . A normal, smart, doctor .... pretty, healthy...that in and of itself is really fascinating, and really interesting, and totally different . It's neat to see someone who is just totally clueless in that area . Everyone else (On Grey' Anatomy) seems like they know exactly what they're doing . April is totally, totally clueless . Shonda told one of the directors, there are virgins that have sort of done everything else . But not April . April's really pretty much done nothing . She's completely untouched ." </P> <P> Kepner entertained several relationships throughout her time on Grey's Anatomy . In her early appearances, she is introduced as the best friend and roommate of her fellow Mercy West resident, Reed Adamson . In the season six finale, when Reed is tragically murdered by Gary Clark during the shooting, April is the first to find her when she trips over her dead body . In season seven April forms a friendship with Meredith Grey and she eventually moves into her house . Ellen Pompeo offered regarding their bond: "Meredith will accept April in order to get the audience to accept her," and Drew further explained: "She's being plugged into the community . Meredith has really taken her under her wing, is really looking out for her . Having Meredith come around to April helps the audience come around to April ." </P> <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 Jackon . 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>

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