It sounds like his new life maybe isn't all he thought it would be, and he's trying to hook you in again. After all...anything could happen when you're "unscrewing a bed frame"...
I'm joking, but I know there is nothing light about your situation. There's also nothing unusual about it. This is what active alcoholics do. You know the road you're on is going to take you someplace healthier and happier -- try not to let him detour you with his tactics. You're doing fine. This stuff takes time.