 Peter and Lois are leaving a doctor 's office when actor Ryan Reynolds asks them for directions . He seems very appreciative of Peter . The next morning Peter notices that Ryan has moved in across the street , taking Cleveland Brown 's former residence . Ryan says he 's filming for a movie nearby . Peter attends Ryan 's housewarming party that night , at which Ryan tickles him and requests that he return the favor . Later that week , they go out to dinner , but Peter immediately exits the restaurant when Ryan tries to kiss him . The next day , Peter tells Lois he believes Ryan is gay but Lois rejects the idea . Peter confronts Ryan , who replies that he is only attracted to Peter 's spirit in the way that a man is attracted to a woman . Angered by Peter 's accusation , Ryan orders him to leave and that they can never talk again — but hands him a cell phone so they can " always talk " . 
