Why do I get the feeling that Rusty is regretting he didn't lay first claim on Jonathan? Maybe not, but Rusty is very much an enigma. I do think that Rusty's actions and words show intent, but what is it that he intends to do?
Maddox's friends, Ray, Hannah, the readers and probably the Xpress know that Jonathan and Maddox are the real thing. The problem with these two is neither can get past the sex to really communicate clearly and honestly. The only words spoken with truth between them are always when they have sex, and have nothing to do with love, commitment, fidelity or any of the things that really need to be said to bind the two.
Hot sex, but nothing said had greater meaning than the face value of the words spoken in sexual heat. Jonathan needs more than that because of what happened to him with Drew. Maddox needs to understand that he must show more emotional commitment than sexual ecstasy to convince Jonathan that Jonathan is more than a hot f..k and a casual hookup.
Dex is right, but not for the reason he believes. He doesn't know anything about Jonathan's prior experience or what Jonathan really needs from Maddow. Dex's perspective is even narrower than Maddox's. Kids! Love them for all their arrogant, know it all idiosyncrasies.