Who is Michael Gold from The Pact and what is their importance?

Michael Gold is Emily's father. Michael, too, is devastated by the loss of his only child. However, Michael readily accepts the idea that Emily killed herself rather than believe a boy, who was practically his son could do something so terrible to his daughter. Michael begins visiting Chris in prison, unsure what it is he wants from these visits, but feeling closer to Emily with Chris. After one of these visits, Michael runs into Gus. Michael and Gus begin sneaking away to have lunch together, talking a great deal about the past. The relationship begins to turn romantic, but Gus ends that before anything can happen.