Yes. I HAD heard she requested the Nicole/Dr. Jonas hookup, but that could be rumor/speculation. Whatever the case, the show wrote out both Dr. Dan AND Eric, then really messed up Nicole's life. I thought that Ari Zucker (Nicole) wanted to leave after Shawn Christian (Daniel) was gone, but realized she would be subject to breach of contract suit, so stayed on. Am guessing the show got wind of her intention before she gave her official notice. Maybe not. Maybe the writers know she can handle suffering, grief and tears the best, so that is the kind of story written for the character.