User blog comment:EmrysOfAlbion/Gauis/@comment-4623180-20120505031100/@comment-4623180-20120505082912

Yes, the moments between Merlin and Gaius were perfect. In all honesty, we've had enough moments to establish they have a father/son relationship (or as Merlin said "more than a father"). You know I thought Gaius was going to die in Le Morte d'Arthur. Even if he did die I thought it would be a good ending to him, as the moments between them have been satisfying enough. Series 4 continued this, but he was unused in some episodes, like His Father's Son- he was more like a prop, in fact. I would rather Gaius die so Merlin can become independent- I certainly hope they don't use him as a prop, and if they keep him around, he needs to distance away from Merlin just slightly, so Merlin can be a lot more independent. So what I'm saying is the longer they keep him around, the more chance of mistakes they could make that could affect his character, and Merlin's as well.

I love Gaius, though! I cant' deny it.

Hey now, a question for you. How would you rather Gaius die, peacefully and calmly, with Merlin and Arthur and everyone else at his side, or like, after having an argument with Merlin, with no sweet goodbyes? (Sort of like in Spider-man, with Peter and Uncle Ben)