Reid Oliver revealed himself to be gay on ATWT, adding to a list of fictional characters on the show that have been connected to Luke and Noah, the first teen same-sex couple in American soap history.

Reid arrives in Oakdale against his wishes after being blackmailed by Luke Snyder (played by Van Hansis) into performing a surgery on his long-time boyfriend Noah Mayer (Jake Silbermann) to help him regain his sight.

Upon discovering that Noah would require complex surgery, Reid decides to return to his practice in Dallas.

There has been clear connections between the two and all sources lead to the fact that Reid and Luke will end up a couple, despite never wanting to admit their attractions.

Bob tells Reid that he can either keep his career or have a relationship with Luke, considering it is unethical for the top neurosurgeon to be dating the hospital's biggest donor.

Reid decides to keep his job, telling Luke that after a few months and Bob's retirement, they can start their relationship up again.

Reid calls a cardiologist and former Oakdale resident, Dr. John Dixon, to consult on Chris's illness.

Chris continues to hide his illness from his family and refuses to cooperate with Dr. Dixon and Reid.

After straining his heart while playing golf, Reid rushes Chris to the hospital and is finally forced to tell his family what is going on.

Luke tries to talk him out of it, saying "I seem to remember another arrogant, self-proclaimed savior of mankind," to which Reid says, "I wonder what happened to him?"

Holden and Lily, by this time, have heard about the accident and Luke has finally returned home after Chris woke up.

Holden and Lily then commence a search for Reid's uncle, whom they find, and he gives them his consent over "power of attorney."