he went through "his own personal turmoil" as he is attracted to her, but her past relationship has not been resolved. Dan would like to move forward, but it's difficult because it does not happen quickly. Network Ten say Dan is "dependable", which makes him the perfect school counsellor and friend. They describe him as being "laid-back but determined when he puts his mind to something". He is also easy-going and passionate, with a "sly sense of humour". However, he is slow to open up to and trust people with his true feelings. Dan starts a relationship with Libby Kennedy (Kym Valentine), Whilst interviewed by TV Week, Valentine stated: "In the next few months, there is a hint of romance for Libby & Dan." Tucker added: "There was definitely an immediate attraction for Daniel when it came to Libby. And he becomes more interested over the next few months. Something is brewing! They knew each other briefly back then, but they weren't in any kind of relationship. At the time, Dan was in a bit of a love triangle with Tess & Steph. This time, he's single & it's the first time he's been attracted to someone in a long while" Dan harbours certain secrets he is keen to keep from Libby, of this Tucker states: "Dan is hiding a few things & if he does want things to work out with Libby, he'll have to clean out his closet, so to speak. Whether Dan likes it or not, he'll be forced to face his past & deal with it." Valentine also opines: "There is an emotional upset. Libby will begin to feel like she's constantly being let down by men. She can't seem to take a trick. Guys just keep disappointing her." Tucker added that it was never planned for Libby & Dan to have a trouble free relationship, although he previously thought otherwise. Storylines 1999–2000 Daniel joins Erinsborough High School as a trainee teacher. He is invited to move in with colleague Tess Bell (Krista Vendy) by Anne Wilkinson (Brooke Satchwell). Tess worries that her abusive ex-husband Brendan (Blair Venn) will find out about Dan, who begs her to let him move in. Tess and Dan's students begin gossiping and spreading rumours about them and Dan later moves out. Brendan arrives in town to see Tess, but when he finds out that she had gone clubbing with Dan,