Quote from Adrian Monk in Mr. Monk Joins a Cult
Natalie: Well, the parents said she was scared to death. She was sure he was gonna try to find her. Captain Stottlemeyer: Well, that checks out, cause she changed her name, she moved to North Beach, rented a basement apartment, and started working off the books. Adrian Monk: Doing what? Captain Stottlemeyer: She became a member of the world's oldest profession. Adrian Monk: Stone mason, huh? Captain Stottlemeyer: No, prostitute.