The actor opens up about saying farewell to a character he's played for seven years, the similarities he's had with his Levi Schmitt and how the political climate is villainizing queer people.

The tradition continues on tonight's episode of the ABC medical procedural with Jake Borelli's last episode (for now ... Related: Everything to Know About Grey's Anatomy Season 21 As far as exits go, Levi Schmitt is getting one of the happiest ones ...

Note: This story contains spoilers from "Grey's Anatomy" Season 21, Episode 7. Dr. Levi Schmitt said goodbye to "Grey's Anatomy," ending his 133-episode run with a true happy ending. Actor Jake Borelli,

"I'm excited to see that play out with two queer men, specifically. I think that's a moment we don't see enough on television," Borelli tells PEOPLE of Levi and James' relationship on 'Grey's Anatomy'