Commander Nathan Whitaker: That's my father. He was secretary of the Navy.
Adrian Monk: He must've been very proud of you.
Commander Nathan Whitaker: Oh, you'd think he would have been, wouldn't you?
Adrian Monk: "NON SIBI SED PATRIAE." "Not self, but country." I like it.
Commander Nathan Whitaker: You like it? I live it. I thought I told you to stay in the officers'ward.
Adrian Monk: Yes, sir, I know, but my therapist thought I should focus on the case.
Commander Nathan Whitaker: Your therapist? [Monk signals to he imagines Dr. Bell is standing] It doesn't matter. There is no case, detective. Lt. Commander Pierce shot himself. It's in the NCIS report. There were two other witnesses. We heard a gunshot. The door was locked from the inside and I had to break it down. So there's no other explanation, is there?
Adrian Monk: I don't know.
Commander Nathan Whitaker: Well, what you don't know could fill a Super-Tanker. Did you know that Pierce was a recovering alcoholic and had started drinking again?
Adrian Monk: Had he?
Commander Nathan Whitaker: He confided that in me two weeks ago. And that's why I was worried when he didn't show up for the drill.
Adrian Monk: About that drill. That was the second drill of the day, is that right? Is that normal, two drills in one day?
Commander Nathan Whitaker: No, it's quite unusual. My job, my mandate Is to prepare these children for battle. War is not tidy, Mr. Monk. War does not follow any set schedule and neither do I. Is there anything else?
[Monk looks to the imaginary Dr. Bell, who shrugs his shoulders]
Adrian Monk: No.
Commander Nathan Whitaker: You're with us until Thursday, Mr. Monk. I'd like very much not to see you again.
It's a rather small boat, but with vigilance and patience I believe we can manage to avoid each other.
Adrian Monk: Yes, sir, I'll do my best.