The romance had a lot left in the tank before the abrupt departure of Sofer from the soap.
It was hot and heavy, but once Quinn dropped off the canvas, she was rarely mentioned again.
Carter risked everything to be with Quinn.

He risked his reputation with Ridge, his job in the company because he believed in that love.
And then she left him.
It couldn’t be!'"

It’s difficult to buy what Carter’s selling about his failed coupling with Quinn.
With the sudden nature of Quinn leaving Los Angeles, something needed to be said.
Looking at Carter as a whole, all he wants is whatever everyone else has true love.