Asking Eric: I’m afraid my violent brother-in-law is going to ruin my husband’s 50th birthday party

A woman is seeking advice from R. Eric Thomas regarding her husband's upcoming 50th birthday party. She expresses significant fear that her husband's volatile and violent brother may crash the surprise celebration. According to the reports, whenever the two brothers are together, the brother consumes alcohol and the situation escalates into physical fights. The woman is deeply concerned that this recurring pattern of behavior will ruin the event and create a dangerous environment.