The fifth episode of "Government Cheese" unfolds with a scenic introduction at Temple Hillel, where Rabbi Marty warmly guides the viewers through its premises, setting the stage for Hampton's upcoming mission. However, let's pivot to the present narrative where Hampton orchestrates a family photo session outdoors, amidst preparations for a fishing excursion with Harrison. Astoria harbors hope that this adventure might mend the rift between the two.
Hampton endeavors to make the trip memorable for his son, reassuring him that the experience will be as enjoyable or daunting as he chooses to perceive it. Snapshots capture every moment, and soon, they venture to a nearby bait shop. Driven by his ambition to catch "the big one" – a formidable catfish – Hampton reveals his motive: to impress Harrison.
By the waterside, they pitch a tent and immerse themselves in fishing, albeit with initial struggles. Harrison's frustration mounts as he grapples with the fishing techniques, and he's not amused by being likened to Einstein. But amidst the wilderness, a subtle thaw in their animosity occurs as they share beers and engage in playful antics, finally fostering a bond.
As dusk descends, Hampton weaves tales from his Gladiator Camp days, recalling foolish escapades that seemed pointless then but now resonate with purpose, rooted in his family. He confesses to Harrison that he does everything for them, only to find his son dozing off mid-confession. Taking advantage of Harrison's slumber, Hampton ensures he's deeply asleep before hastily returning to his car, geared up for the night's heist.
With Bootsy in tow, they stealthily prepare for the job. Knowing the safe is in the Rabbi's office but with the Rabbi away, they have a narrow window of 30 minutes to drill through it before the authorities arrive. The tension mounts as they inches closer to their daring plan.
The entire operation has turned into an unmitigated disaster. The window latch, securely fastened, forced them to resort to a frontal breach. The safe, a completely different beast with a newly altered locking mechanism, stood as an unexpected obstacle. Meanwhile, Bootsy remained utterly indifferent to the gravity of the situation, nonchalantly picking up a Torah from the cupboard after breaking its lock, while Hampton, driven by blind faith, wrestled with the safe. Ultimately, Hampton succeeded in cracking it open and made a swift getaway with the money. However, Bootsy, in a fit of whimsical theft, ended up pocketing an assortment of random trinkets as they made their escape. By sheer luck, they evaded the police patrol, and Hampton hastily returned to the campsite. Along the way, he attempted to dispose of the Temple Hillal flyer, but to his dismay, it simply defied his efforts and landed right back on the backseat, unnoticed by him.
Our protagonist finally arrives back at the tent, finding Harrison still fast asleep within. In the ensuing silence, he is engulfed by reflections on his recent deeds, the gravity of their undertakings weighing heavily on his mind.
