Quote from Adrian Monk in Mr. Monk and the Red Herring
Dr. Kroger: Adrian, Sharona is moving on with her life, and if you loved her, you'd be happy for her. Adrian Monk: She wasn't just my assistant. Dr. Kroger: I know. Adrian Monk: When she found me, I was drowning. She saved my life. Dr. Kroger: I know. I know. I was there. Adrian Monk: You're a doctor. Can't you make her come back? What would you like me to do? Dr. Kroger: Fly back to New Jersey and drug her, bring her back here? Adrian Monk: No. But thank you. She's pretty smart. She'd probably escape.