Let’s rewind: on the last episode of Lactose and Unbalanced, our allergy-prone host braced for another round of Cheddar vs. The Human Airway, after her brother-in-law’s girlfriend repeatedly tried to sneak dairy into their allergy-proof home like a lactose-loving ninja. After two ER-followed visits, a spirited round of bag-checking policies, and the kind of family drama that could power three Thanksgiving dinners, the internet staged a much-needed intervention.

Here’s the update, which comes with more twists than a string cheese. The homeowner provides further clarity, reminding us that this isn’t about crumbs in the trash, it’s about the reckless disregard for a house rule designed to keep its owner breathing.

After some soul-searching, the homeowner and fiancé finally take the advice of five hundred strangers: No more second, third, or fifteenth chances.  Brother-in-law, still sporting the emotional equivalent of a Please Kick Me sign, actually steps up, eagerly apologizing, and takes decisive action.