Episode 10 of "Government Cheese" kicks off with Hampton offering a heartfelt apology to Astoria, acknowledging in her eyes the unchanged nature of his behavior, as evidenced by his recent antics throughout the season. Recognizing this, Astoria has reached a definitive conclusion: she is leaving. As she prepares to embark on a journey to San Francisco for a job interview, Astoria can't help but lament that she hadn't made this decision sooner.
Astoria stands firm, pointing out how Hampton has exploited the entire family for his selfish gain, a truthful accusation that resonates deeply. Their heated argument spills out into the hallway, where Harrison, overhearing every word, comes to a stark realization. The photographs from their camping trip, which once seemed like cherished memories, were merely pieces of evidence meant to portray Hampton as a doting father, providing him with a convenient alibi for his absence at the temple gig.
Harrison finds himself pondering whether it might be beneficial for him to leave with Astoria, leaving Hampton to face the solitude of being without them. Meanwhile, Hampton heads to RocketCorp, where his entire business plan is shattered like a fragile dream. It transpires that when Dremel agreed to the deal, he inadvertently omitted a crucial step—a vetting process that will take at least six weeks to complete. After submitting a plethora of forms, Hampton comes to the grim realization that there's no guarantee that Bit Magician will even be selected. All his efforts have been for naught.
In the midst of this turmoil, Harrison receives devastating news: Rudy has perished in the prison riots. The revelation shocks him to his core, especially when he discovers that the letter he received from his father was a forgery.
Did Hampton settle his debt with the Prevost brothers? When Hampton confronted the Prevost brothers, he delivered the grim news – he was without their money. With the entire family assembled, he turned his gaze to Jean-Guy and, in full view of everyone, accepted his offer to purchase the Big Magician. This triggered a heated dispute among the brothers, culminating in Jean-Guy forcibly thrusting Hampton into the trunk of his car and speeding off.
Jean-Guy stamped his foot down hard on the brake and reversed straight into a water hydrant. However, armed with a knife hidden in the trunk, Hampton managed to wriggle into the backseat and ultimately slit Jean-Guy's throat. Seeing this, the Prevost brothers deemed his debt as paid and allowed him to walk free.
As for the conclusion of Government Cheese, Hampton eventually catches up with Astoria at the police station. She confesses to him that she had corroborated his alibi with the detectives, informing them that she was with him on the camping trip. She did this not only to shield Harrison and Einstein but also as her way of bidding farewell with a sense of triumph. Bound for San Francisco for an extended stay, she entrusts Hampton with the care of the children.
Upon returning home, Hampton discovers the house empty. Though we are not explicitly told where they are, based on Harrison's conversation with Astoria earlier and the discovery of Rudy's letter, it is reasonable to speculate that they have likely left for San Francisco.
