Antoinette Smith, Author, "Daddy's Favorite Pop"

Based on a true story of a young girl who was molested by her father. "Daddy’s Grown-Up Games......... I remember the first time like it was yesterday. Mama and Tonio were going to church and, after that,straight to bingo. It was raining that Sunday morning. Daddy never went to church with them. Mama tried to wake me up, but Daddy said, “Leave her alone. Let her sleep.” Daddy told them to go on, have a good service, pray for him, and to also have a good night at bingo. After Daddy saw them off, he came straight to my room. Daddy seemed taller and darker as he stood over me. He scared me! “Are you awake, Tonae? Do you want some breakfast?” “Yes, Daddy. I want some bacon, eggs, pancakes, and orange juice.” “Okay. Before we eat, we’re going to play a grownup game.” “A grown-up game?” “Yes.” “It’s called touch and feel.” “Okay, Daddy.” I had no idea what was about to happen. I was only six. What the hell did I know about a grown-up game? Daddy continued, “Before we start, here are the rules. You can’t tell anyone! I mean no one! You can’t tell Daddy’s Favorite Pop to Mama or Tonio. You sure as hell can’t tell that nosy ass pastor at the church.” “Okay, Daddy.” “Sit up in the bed.” “Now, remember, you can’t tell anyone! If you do,I can’t take you to McDonald’s anymore,” he warned. As I stood up in the bed,