Maybe or maybe he just likes Gil but not in a romantic way
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His brother kind of said that Talbot doesn't like us bcuz we´re gay or I´m just dumb af and misunderstood it lol
Fred did say that, but he may have been lying to both determine if he has a chance with Walter, and to prevent Walter from befriending Talbot out of jealousy/sibling rivalry. Which is very sus of Fred if that's what's really going on. He did also bring up how Talbot thinks he won't be Gil's favorite with Walter around.