Quote from Adrian Monk in Happy Birthday, Mr. Monk
Adrian Monk: Why'd the captain want to see me, again? Natalie: I told you, it's a double homicide in Marin County. Adrian Monk: You said triple homicide. Natalie: I don't think so. Adrian Monk: Hey, you said triple. All right. What happened, did somebody get better, Natalie? It's a party, isn't it? It's a surprise party. Natalie: No, Mr. Monk, I would never do that. I know how you hate parties. Adrian Monk: Nice try, Teeger. Natalie: Okay, Mr. Monk. It's a surprise party, can't you just play along? Adrian Monk: I don't wanna play along. Natalie: Come on, everybody's chipped in. We've been planning it for weeks. Adrian Monk: [sighs] I can't. I can't do it. I hate birthdays. Captain Stottlemeyer: [in his office] What were we thinking? He's the best detective in the world.