Adrian Monk: Here's the thing. That was not my gun. That was his gun. He dropped it. Then he attacked me.
Brandy Barber: Is this the gun you're referring to?
Adrian Monk: Where did- Where did you get that?
Brandy Barber: I'm a reporter, Mr. Monk. I have my sources. It's a rather distinctive weapon, isn't it? A snub-nose .38 with an antique ivory handle. As you can see, part of the handle is missing.
Adrian Monk: Yes, it's broken.
Brandy Barber: Which brings me to my final question. We received an anonymous phone call from one of your neighbors.
Adrian Monk: Which one?
Brandy Barber: He didn't say. It was anonymous. He did say he saw you burying something behind your building last night.
Adrian Monk: Burying something?
Brandy Barber: My producer and I came by and dug it up. I have it right here. We wanted to show it to you before we turn it over to the authorities. Do you recognize it? Huh, it's a perfect fit. Do you still say it wasn't your gun? [Monk takes a bite of the Christmas cookie]