Episode 10 of "Interior Chinatown" kicks off with an enticing introduction to the television series "Black and White," showcasing a sneak peek of the climax episode starring Willis, which he avidly watches within the Painted Faces' clandestine lair. It transpires that the Painted Faces are not a menacing gang as presumed; they were, in fact, Johnny's loyal companions. The police and the state cleverly manipulated the narrative to their benefit, scapegoating Johnny in the process. They reveal to Willis the existence of HBWC, a shadowy private enterprise owning an extensive media network and orchestrating widespread surveillance.
Detective Green, under duress, is compelled to deliver a damning statement implicating Willis as the mastermind behind the bombings. Meanwhile, Uncle Wong's restaurant hosts a lavish banquet sponsored by HBWC, celebrating the Chinatown redevelopment project, a venture Lily had successfully persuaded the residents to endorse with their signatures. Though honored with an award for her efforts, Lily, realizing the redevelopment's adverse financial impact on the residents, rejects it in a defiant gesture of protest.
Desperate, Willis reaches out to Turner for assistance, while Lana, having read his urgent message, rushes to meet them. United, they concur that their tale demands they embrace their roles with conviction, and Willis vows to capitalize on their insight to turn the tables.
As Willis boldly enters the restaurant, he is immediately spotted by the attendees, mere moments before the police arrive with blaring sirens. In a dramatic twist, numerous waiters don masks and reveal themselves as the Painted Faces, creating a chaotic distraction that stalls the authorities while Lana and Willis slip away. However, their escape is thwarted as the building transforms into a labyrinthine maze. Their sole escape route lies atop the roof. Willis remarks, "The conclusion has already been scripted."
Perched atop the rooftop, Lana gently urges Willis to unveil his tale, which he does with a reflective gaze, delving into his familial ties and his self-perception as merely "a waiter guy." She then draws a poignant parallel, likening the game "Neighborhood Rumble" to the confines of their building. As they engage in the game, Lana poses a poignant question: how can they escape this prison? The stark answer that unfolds is a chilling word – "die." Embracing this grim revelation, Lana and Willis leap off the building together, their bodies arcing through the air in a defiant gesture of liberation.
The scene transitions seamlessly to Willis encountering Johnny on the other side of the game machine. As Willis pours out his heartfelt sentiments, it becomes apparent that he was penning "Interior Chinatown" even before his fateful encounter with Lana. The episode concludes with a new show title – "Standards and Practices" – gracing the screen, hinting at a fresh chapter in their lives, one in which both now seem to be integral parts.
