I really like Gary and i hope he and Emery will become close friends. I gotta say, Gary looks and even feels like a younger Emery, and the latest page emphasizes that in how Gary compliments Emery and seems to point out their similar appearances in that Gary sees Emery as what he'll probably look like when he's older and he likes what he sees! It's complimenting Emery as well as himself, and seems to find reassurance that he believes he'll still look good when he (Gary) gets older and won't mind packing more around his middle, finding Emery's overall appearance to be appealing, sexy and handsome.