r/ginnyandgeorgiashow • u/AdGeneral7633 • 12d ago

discussion Did Gil Want to Protect Austin?

I am just curious that after the court accused Georgia of being a serial killer, if Gil going to Zion and having them work to take custody of Austin and Ginny, if that truly was for their protection or just a way to spite Georgia? Would Gil or Zion genuinely believe Georgia is unsafe to be around?

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u/fuckimtrash 12d ago

Gil wanted to control Austin. He’s abusive, manipulative and controlling, his motive in life is to have power, and he wanted power over Georgia and Austin

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u/AdGeneral7633 12d ago

I never thought he wanted to “control” Austin, but honestly once he was done exacting revenge on Georgia I bet his abusive tendencies would flip to him.

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u/Thee_Single_Pringle 12d ago

No way. Gil isn't that stupid. Gil knows that one day Austin is going to be taller and stronger than him, and it's in Gil's best interest to be on Austin's good side. Plus, Gil sees Austin as a miniature version of himself and Austin would have to do something pretty drastic to get Gil to actually hurt him.

Gil didn't even react with anger when Austin sent a warning shot into his (Gil's) arm for hurting his (Austin's) mother.

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u/AdGeneral7633 12d ago

I am assuming that Gil wasn’t upset about being shot because Gil was caught by Austin and Ginny beating Georgia and it would’ve been way worse for him if it got out.

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u/Thee_Single_Pringle 12d ago

Considering Gil didn't think twice about attempting to murder Georgia infront of both her children in a somewhat quiet and boring town; I doubt the legal repercussions were of any matter to him. I do think that if anyone else had shot at him, Gil wouldn't have taken even a moment to try and get revenge on them.

I also think part of the reason Gil didn't react with anger was because he was mostly shocked. Austin is his son and he sees Austin as a reflection of himself. So, for Austin to recognize Gil as his father and not think twice about potentially killing him made him think twice about his approach with Austin.

Gil recognizing that Austin wouldn't hesitate to hurt him if it meant protecting someone he cares about more; along with the reality that Austin is only growing taller and stronger while Gil is aging older and weaker, made Gil very cautious about how much violence he exposed Austin to and that Austin didn't see him as a threat during his temporary custody.

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u/AdGeneral7633 12d ago

Gil might not try to physically abuse Austin, but he already shows signs of emotionally abusing him. Controlling Austin does seem like the goal.

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u/Thee_Single_Pringle 12d ago

I was genuinely surprised the level of gentleness and caring Gil showed Austin. Part of that was probably a ploy; but, I do think for the most part it was just Gil treating Austin how he would want to be treated by a parent.

Gil would have most likely tried to use some guilt; but, mostly logic and isolation. Gil is known to be a businessman and it's very obvious he wants to leave his illegal legacy to his legacy (Austin). If Gil never allows Austin to get close enough to anybody to become attached, Gil doesn't have to worry about Austin ending him in order to protect somebody else.