Quote from Natalie in Mr. Monk and the Big Reward
Natalie: Okay, Captain, come on, we can't just sit around waiting for the phone to ring. It's not fair to us. We have no security. Captain Stottlemeyer: What do you want me to do? Natalie: We wanna be put on retainer. Captain Stottlemeyer: What? Natalie: Yeah, a retainer like a lawyer. We want a guaranteed income. Look, it doesn't have to be much. We just need a little security. Captain Stottlemeyer: Yes. Okay, I'll see what I can do. But don't get your hopes up, okay?