Some people have long memories. Two years ago, Tavin spit at a kid at the Presbyterian church, and the kid accused him of spitting on him and when the dust settled, Tavin owed the Presbyterians a favor. Now they want to collect, so he is working the midnight to 4 am shift in a non-speaking live nativity. Tavin plays Joseph. He's there in the middle of the night with Mary, a doll baby Jesus, three wise men, a donkey, 2 sheep, a pony, a goat and a labrador retriever. It's a hard job, standing still and not saying anything, and it's even harder when Tavin's brother comes by to throw water balloons at him.
It begins with spit and ends with water balloons. As Tavin says, "Merry Christmas. Happy New Year." He needs a hot shower. Or at least a cup of cocoa with marshmallow niblets in it.