Chris (If Only You Were Lonely)

Chris is the father of Thomas Peterson.

Tommy's Birth
When his son was born at 24 weeks gestation, Chris came to Seattle from Cleveland to see him. He was very pessimistic about his odds for survival, using a premature baby outcome predictor that put Tommy's odds of survival at 13%. When Tommy developed NEC and then went into congestive heart failure, Chris was reluctant to continue treatment. He and Morgan fought over the treatment plan until Morgan gave Chris an out which he took.

Before he left, he asked Alex for an update on Tommy's condition. He looked to Alex for validation of his choice, which Alex refused to give.

Romantic
Chris was dating Morgan Peterson. While they were dating, she got pregnant unexpectedly. They continued to date until their son was born premature and he took the out she offered to leave and go back to Cleveland.

Familial
Chris and Morgan's son was born premature. From the beginning, Chris was pessimistic about his odds for survival. When Morgan offered him an out to leave Tommy, Chris took it and went back to Cleveland.

Career
Chris is a Cardiothoracic Surgery resident at Cleveland Clinic. When he had to come to Seattle after Tommy was born, other residents worked doubles to cover his shifts.