Dr. Bell: I was afraid of this. You know, it's not an uncommon reaction. People achieve a goal, something they've always wanted. It's not always what they- What they expect. We call it "aspirational regret."
ee, when I was a kid, I wanted to go to a baseball camp. That was my dream. Baseball camp.
Adrian Monk: Excuse me, could I stop you right there?
Dr. Bell: Sure. [Monk is silent] You have something to say?
Adrian Monk: No.
Dr. Bell: When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. Oscar Wilde said that.
Adrian Monk: I can't believe I was happy before. Why didn't you tell me I was happy?
Dr. Bell: Adrian, you can always quit.
Adrian Monk: I can't quit.
Dr. Bell: Everybody will understand. You've changed, the department has changed, you've been your own boss for 12 years. It's hard to go back.
Adrian Monk: I can't quit.