The stepdad quit his job. He did this;

.Three days before the fourth of July, thus preventing him from going "all out" like he promised he would.
.Three days before we do our two week stock-up on food and soap and other necessities.
.Two weeks before rent is due.
.Two months before I fly back to the UK, thus eating into my return expense (Train ticket/food/bus fair) fund.

I think I might just shatter his pride this time.