Pretty Red Dress

Candice picks up her partner, Travis, from prison after he serves a year on parole. The moment marks a significant turning point in their lives as they adjust to being a family again after his imprisonment.

Shortly after Travis gets into the car, Candice receives a call from her agent. She has been offered an audition for a role as Tina Turner in an upcoming musical, sparking excitement and anxiety about her career.

During the drive home, Candice informs Travis that their teenage daughter, Kenisha, is facing expulsion from school due to her behavior. This revelation adds to the tension in their already complicated life.

Travis reconnects with his older brother, Clive, after his release. Clive offers him a job at his restaurant, providing hope for a stable future despite the alternative job offers that Travis declines.

While searching for an outfit for the audition, Candice and Travis spot a beautiful red dress in a store window. When they learn the price is £279, they realize it's beyond their budget, but the store agrees to hold it for 24 hours.

Later, Travis learns that the job offer from Clive is no longer available. However, he accepts a kitchen porter role to contribute financially, showcasing his commitment to providing for the family.

Candice wears the red dress during her audition and earns compliments from the judges. This positive reinforcement boosts her confidence and propels her to the next stage in the audition process.

Travis develops a strange obsession with the red dress, even trying it on himself. This act of cross-dressing leads to awkward and challenging moments within the family, particularly with Kenisha.

After trying on the dress, Travis foolishly puts on lipstick, only to be caught by Kenisha when she returns home. The situation escalates as he tries to conceal his actions, creating tension in their relationship.

In a frantic moment, Travis tears the red dress just before Candice's next audition. Unable to fix it immediately, he resorts to bribing Kenisha to cover for him, indicating his panic and desperation.

At work, Clive discovers that Travis is wearing women's underwear when he bends down. This revelation complicates their brotherly bond and raises questions about Travis's identity and choices.

Kenisha experiences bullying at school for having a father who cross-dresses. Her frustration culminates in a confrontation that leads to disciplinary action against her, deepening the family's crisis.

Candice blames Travis for Kenisha's troubles at school and demands that he move out of their home. The emotional strain of their situation causes rifts in their relationship as tensions rise.

Travis, while dressed in women's clothing, parades in a park and gets beaten up by a group of men. This violent encounter forces him to confront the challenges of cross-dressing in a harsh societal context.

In a meeting at Kenisha's school, Travis takes responsibility for his actions and promises to change. While Candice does not secure the musical role, she channels her passion into forming a Tina Turner cover band, and their relationship rekindles.