Quote from Adrian Monk in Mr. Monk and the Captain's Wife
Adrian Monk: [points to Stottlemeyer's holster] You might wanna let the lieutenant hold that for you. Captain Stottlemeyer: Why? Are you afraid I'll use it? Adrian Monk: I would. Captain Stottlemeyer: I understand now, Monk. You can't let it go, can you? Adrian Monk: No. Captain Stottlemeyer: Don't ever lose that watch. Adrian Monk: I won't.