This is what Gabby's dad said about Brian to
Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil
How well did you know him, and what was he like?
Gabby's dad
I'd met him a bunch of times, you know. I'd never liked any of Gabby's boyfriend's, let's be real. I've never actually called any of her boyfriends by their real name, ever. I've always made up names for them, to be honest with you.
Dr. Phil
What was your name for Brian?
Gabby's dad
Brianna.
Dr. Phil
Why that?
Gabby's dad
Why not? I always tried to use the female version of the boyfriend's names. Just to intimidate them a little bit.
Dr. Phil
How did he respond?
Gabby's dad
They laughed. As the years progressed I think she prepared them for when they met me.
Brian was always respectful you know? I can't say he wasn't.
Dr. Phil
What kind of relationship did they have, how would you describe it?
Gabby's dad
There's no red flags that stuck out. Nothing that popped in my head that this boy, you know is not a good boy. If there were I would've discouraged going on the trip.
(
later in interview)
Dr. Phil
Did you ever witness them fighting?
Gabby's dad
No.
Dr. Phil
Did she ever talk to you about them fighting?
Gabby's dad
No.
(
later in interview)
Dr. Phil
Were you aware of the engagement and did you go along with it, were you ok with it?
Gabby's dad
Yeah, yeah. Listen you know, at the end of the day if my daughter's going to be happy and she loves you and you love her, which is what I saw, I'm okay. That's all I care about and you know that's it, my daughter's happiness.