The intro for that episode was particularly sweet too. Showing bits of The Cage and then ending on a shot with Pike turning to the camera so they could immediately cut to Anson Mount. Amazing.
Canonically one of his strengths, Boimler said it and he’s got access to the history books. (Boimler wouldn’t just butter up Pike by complimenting his hair, right?)
This straight boy has a big man-crush on new Pike. Smooth, suave, smart, an amazing cook, fantastic interior decorating taste. He's the kind of man I aspire to be.
It's no wonder Mrs. McMurray left that piece of shit for him.