Adrian Monk: So I, uh, I thought I could start by reading the profiles of the five victims. And then I could visit the first crime scene.
Captain Stottlemeyer: Listen, Monk, you're not on the task force. Here's the deal. I promised the review board that I would ease you into it.
Adrian Monk: Wh- Wh- Ease me into?
Captain Stottlemeyer: They want you on desk duty for a while, just to get re-acclimated.
Adrian Monk: For how long?
Captain Stottlemeyer: Just a couple days. Maybe a week.
Adrian Monk: Yeah. Yeah.
Captain Stottlemeyer: Then we're gonna move you over to Danny Weaver's squad. He's a great guy.
Adrian Monk: So I won't be working with you?
Captain Stottlemeyer: No. Randy and I can't hold your hand anymore. That's protocol.
Adrian Monk: Sure.
Captain Stottlemeyer: It's what you wanted, right?
Adrian Monk: Absolutely.
Captain Stottlemeyer: You'll be fine. I figured we'd put you on the hotline. Maybe you'll get a lead.