Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23 33

Synopsis

This next set of chapters picks up where the original Trapped in the Closet set left off. These chapters allude to mysterious phone calls all cast members have been receiving, and with having the characters talk about different things going on within their lives, in a confessional style. Moreover, these chapters are a precursor to Trapped in the Closet: Part 4 and the coming conclusion and reunion of all of the cast members on a television show called Out of the Closet with Larry. The chapters also update the personal lives of some of the main couples in the series. (i.e. Cathy & Rufus, Roxanne & Tina). but ifc has not announce a date yet

This chapter starts off with Sylvester and Gwendolyn watching TV and getting a mysterious phone call. Then it goes over to Kathy and Rufus, who decided to go shopping downtown. Kathys phone rings and she exclaims its those people again. Rufus told her to hang up. Bridgette, Twan and most of the rest of the cast also get a mysterious phone call, proffering money in exchange for an unknown service.

The chapter starts off with Twan winning a bet during a sports game at the local barber shop. Meanwhile, outside, Pimp Lucius is yelling at his prostitutes over a lack of money thats been coming in. He then states if he doesnt get his money soon hell start hitting the girls, and it is revealed that he is responsible for Tinas nervous twitch. Sylvester and Twan come outside where after a comical encounter with Lucius, they attempt to walk away ending the chapter.

The chapter begins directly after the previous as Pimp Lucius calls Sylvester over to ask him for a couple of "racks". He then says that hell pay Sylvester back on the first chance he gets. Sylvester tells Lucius he needs to go and see his parents, and then Sylvester and Twan depart from the scene, frustrating Lucius more.

This chapter contains Cathys confessional for Out of the Closet with Larry and her ultimatum for her husband, Rufus. The chapter switches to a pan on the door of Doctor William T. Perry, a marriage counselor. The doctor is getting off the phone as Rufus and an impatient Cathy walk into the room. Rufus is at first reluctant and asks the doctor not to record their session. Cathy then breaks down and begins to cry over the fact that Rufus loves a man over her. Rufus then pronounces that he is confused and still loves Chuck.

This chapter begins with Rufus getting on his knees and praying to God to change his ways. Meanwhile, Doctor Perry tries to convince Cathy to go back inside the room and console Rufus as well as make amends. He details a past couple that had a relationship that he was upset never got fixed, and pleads for Cathy to not do that to her own relationship. Back in the office, Rufus calls out to God asking how God was going to help him. Just as he does this, Cathy comes back in the room and forgives Rufus - saying shes willing to work it out. The chapter then switches over to Rufus confessional. Rufus was tricked into coming on the show by the staff; he believed he was there to talk about the church and the community but he is bombarded by questions about his personal life. After an insinuation by an off-screen director, he leaves the set.

Rosy and Randolph are the central plot for this chapter. Randolph cant sleep and wakes Rosy up and asks if she meant it when she called him Mr. Cant-Get-It-Up in Chapter 13. Rosy tries to leave the conversation but Randolph begins dancing around, taunting her and saying hes going to take off his pajamas and flash her. The doorbell rings, interrupting their shenanigans, and Randolph goes to answer the door. The scene switches to Rosy in her confessional, she calls Randolph 89 and insinuates that he has a tiny penis. Then it goes to Randolphs confessional. He attempts to defend himself from Rosys insinuations; she comes on the set and two begin to fight comically. The off-screen director is yelling for them to stop, but they only continue.

The chapter starts off with Reverend Mosley James Evans in an advertisement about his new book, Trapped in the Closet. He dances around and compares his book to the Bible. The scene changes to Roxanne talking about the Preacher to Tina and saying that the man is a con artist. Tina tells Roxanne not to say those things about the Reverend. A fight ensues and Tina ends up dumping Roxanne and saying shes going to go find Twan. The chapter then goes to Tinas confessional where she says she appreciated Roxanne for taking her in but she says its time for her to find her own identity. She also states she will be coming onto the Out of the Closet show. The scene then switches to Roxannes confessional, where she talks about how ungrateful Tina is being and that the argument isnt over.

This chapter starts off with Sylvester and Twan in a private garage going over their plans for a future meeting with an unknown gangster. Twan lifts his shirt up and shows Sylvester that he bought a gun, Sylvester takes it from him until after the deal. Sylvester warns him one more time about the delirious mobster theyre about to meet. The two of them then get into the car. The chapter then switches the simultaneous confessional of both Sylvester and Twan. Twan starts off by saying that Sylvester never lets him have fun. Sylvester then informs the viewers that Twan like to talk a lot but cant really back it up. He then informs him that true thugs move in silence. After a comical dialogue, the chapter ends with them laughing.

The chapter involves Pimp Lucius going home to see his parents, who turn out to be the son of Randolph and Rosy. Randolph is at first angry and doesnt want to let Lucius in but Rosy insists he come in. Rosy gets mad at Randolph and calls him by his middle name, Douglas. The chapter continues with Lucius explaining the mysterious phone calls hes getting and his need for money and a place to sleep. It ends with Randolph answering the door again to find Lucius prostitutes who he compares to En Vogue.

Pimp Lucius chews out his prostitutes in this chapter trying to find out why they didnt stay in the car while he talked to his parents. The girls say the blind prostitute got worried and asked them to go up to the door to find out if Lucius was okay. Pimp Lucius doesnt believe them and sends them back to the car. Lucius then reflects as the girls walk away. The chapter then goes over to the dramatic confessional of Pimp Lucius alongside his four prostitutes. He talks about his father denying him of money and a place to sleep. He wonders why his father could have done something like this to him, considering the fact that he is family.

This chapter involves Sylvester and Twan meeting up with the mobster Beeno. The conclusion of Part 3 begins with the character Bankhead, who opens the door and is at first reluctant to let the men in. He warns and threatens them and then guides the men to Beeno. Beeno is eating sunflower seeds aggressively and listens to Sylvester as he makes his proposal. Something seems to be bothering Beenos throat and he reveals that Joey shot him in the neck during a past deal. Beeno doesnt much care for Sylvesters humor and tells his men to kill them after revealing that he is aware of Sylvester making deals with the Italians. Twan saves the day and takes Bankheads gun and the two flee. Then the melody changes to an upbeat one, as Bankhead and his crew chase Sylvester and Twan. The two men run and end up hiding behind a garbage bin. After assuring that they werent followed, Sylvester reveals to Twan that theyre standing outside of the back entrance to the show that the cast has been doing confessionals for, Out of the Closet with Larry. The two men walk inside and the chapter ends as the show is about to begin.

Cast

Main Characters

• Sylvester • Twan • Gwendolyn • Cathy • Rufus • Chuck • Sergeant James • Bridget • Big Man • Rosie, the nosy neighbor • Randolph • Tina • Roxanne • Pimp Lucius

Other Characters

• Reverend James Moseley • Joey • The Narrator • Bishop Craig • Myrna • Odale • Dr Perry • Bankhead • Beeno • Larry