He's trying to prove something to himself. I think i see where this is heading. He's probably going to find out that he's into this more than he thinks he is and then run away which would upset His lordship.
Generally a criticism of American dream but there is a homophobic guy there, after all the hatred against homosexuals it turns out that he actually has a crush on his neighbour's husband.
Yes!!! I hope that dude gets baited out. I freaken hate disloyal two faced people (╬ ̄皿 ̄)凸