It just so happens that the timing of how I was feeling [about leaving Suits] and what was going on in Meghan’s life created an opportunity where there was no need to force some conflict or tear Mike and Rachel apart.
It allowed us to go on to whatever happens next for Mike and Rachel together.
A lot of times when actors leave shows, a gun gets pulled out in a courtroom or something.
The only thing I can say is that you should really watch episode 16.