James Novak: [v.o.] And as night falls on San Francisco, Adrian Monk is left alone with the case.
Natalie: Mr. Monk takes all of his cases very seriously. But when a woman is killed, it's different. It hits him pretty hard.
James Novak: Because of Trudy?
Natalie: Yeah, because of Trudy.
James Novak: Trudy Monk, the love of Adrian Monk's life and the only case he hasn't been able to solve. They met 28 years ago while they were both attending The University of California. They were married a short time later. Trudy's love was so strong that most of his phobias and personal demons were kept at bay. It would be the happiest time of his life.
Captain Stottlemeyer: Oh, you wouldn't recognize him. Back in the day, he loved his work. He loved his life. He used to walk in here whistling. He hasn't whistled for a long time.