on the session, claiming that he does not need to be there. Libby and Dan have dinner together and they decide to end their marriage. Dan goes to Charlie's and he and Steph begin to reminisce about the past. They share a kiss and later sleep together. Feeling guilty, Dan decides to leave Erinsborough. Just before leaving, Libby catches him leaving a bicycle for Ben without saying goodbye and she tells him to go. Dan then gets in his car and leaves the town for good. Steph falls pregnant with Dan's child. A few months later, Dan calls Lucas to tell him that he has been in an accident. Lucas then reveals that the accident has left Dan unable to father children. Steph calls Dan to tell him about the baby and he tells her that he wants to be a part of the baby's life. Steph gives birth to a boy and she decides to give Dan sole custody of the child. Dan asks what his son's name is, but Steph tells him that it is for him to choose. As Steph leaves, Dan tells her that he is calling the baby Adam. Reception For his portrayal of Dan, Tucker was nominated for Sexiest Male at the 2009 Inside Soap Awards. Michael Lallo from The Age said Tucker raised "the hunk quotient". A Daily Record critic also noticed the character's looks, writing "Come on, girls, admit it – most of you would be happy if Dan Fitzgerald planted a big kiss on you. He is, after all, the best-looking bloke in Erinsborough – not that there's too much competition." They noted that like Dan, Libby held her former husband Drew Kirk (Dan Paris) "at arm's length" before they married, which Dan would do well to remember, as it suggested their relationship would likely work out well. In her monthly list of best and worst soap characters, Ruth Deller of entertainment website Lowculture, placed Dan second on the worst characters list for March 2009. Deller said "Oh, Fitzy. It started so well, but the last few months we have watched you being a complete tosspot towards Sam and being part of the most self-righteous couple in soap. I'm sure the scriptwriters want us to be on your side, but being vaguely fit isn't enough any more. A horse-related accident (see Drew, Frazer) is what's needed to restore some humility –