Gabby is not known for being a sentimental, sweet lady. In fact, if you ask most people, she is a hard ass who has no tolerance for disobedience or tardiness. But... If you really got to know her, and she really liked you, you'd find that underneath that cold, hard exterior is a sweet and loving woman.
A few people have seen this side of her. Whisper, and Emmeline in particular. But there are precious few others.