This is my first story so if you chose to leave a review please be kind.
The story is first set 3 months after the final. I am a M/N shipper so yes this is a story of their coming together. Hope you enjoy and happy reading. :)
"...and do you Natalie Teeger take Lt. Steven Albright to be your husband as long as you both shall live"
"I do"
3 years later
"..and this is my assistant Natalie, Did you see your wife leave the house that morning Mr. Brooks?" Monk drilled the man in front of him with questions. Once he was satisfied Monk thanked Mr. Brooks for his time then he and Natalie walked to her car. Monk leaned over and whispered into Natalie's ear.
"Natalie, he's the guy when we get into the car call the Captain".
She looked at her boss in amazement. "how can you tell?"
Just as the reached her car Monk looked at her with a smug smile "Natalie, come on it's what I do" Natalie just shook her head. They jumped into the car and Natalie called the Captain and drove them to his house. Once in the apartment Monk started to make dinner, "What time did the girls say they were going to be here, Natalie?" Since they meet Julie and Molly have formed a close bond, they even have a apartment together.
"Our college girls will be here in about hour or so."
Natalie walked into the kitchen and leaned against the counter. She watched her partner, he has grown so much since solving Trudy's case, it's almost unbelievable. And her... she's married but it doesn't seem that way Steven is always away for months at a time. Mitch was the same way but she was young and it didn't seem like he was away for very long and she did enjoy the welcome home nights. She did love Steven, and when he is back on land they did have a great life until they had to say goodbye again.
"Natalie?"
"Oh...sorry. what?"
Monk laughed at her "Wow, someone needs to cool it with the la la land trips"
Natalie smiled and hit him in his arm playfully "Hey!" they shared a laugh.
"Now, Natalie can you please help me out here... I'm sure you want dinner to be ready soon... so grab a spoon and stir that pasta."
"OK Mr. Demanding"
"I said please"
They moved about the kitchen in some what of a dance, moving ever so swiftly around each other never bumping into anything helping each other every step of the way when one need a spoon or a knife it magically appeared in their hands. At 7:12 the doorbell rang. Monk smiled and ran to the door to let his girls into the apartment. Greetings were said and hugs were given, and jackets were hung. The night went off with out a hitch, to anyone looking in it was the picture perfect family. They all had stories to tell.
Molly stood from the table followed by Julie "Well, Adrian. Natalie. This dinner was extremely good thank you so much, I would love to stay but I have a early morning seminar to go to and I am Julie's ride home so..." Monk stood and hugged Molly and Julie
"Thank you for coming. Drive safe. Call me when you get home." Monk helped them with their jackets, Natalie sat back and watched Monk go into father mode. The girls said their goodbyes and walked out the door.
Natalie made her way to the couch.
"Hey Mrs. La La Land... whats on your mind, it seems like you've been in deep thought all day did you want to talk about it"? Monk sat next to her.
Natalie looked down at her hands "I don't know...I mean I should be the happiest woman in the world... but I just feel like somethings not right I've felt this way for to years now and I'm tired of this feeling... is that crazy?"
"Whoa, Natalie calm down" She started to tear up, so Monk pulled her into a hug "What are you talking about? You are the happiest person I know.... well next to me. You're married to a good guy, your daughter is doing very well in college... hanging with the right people and you have the greatest job in the world".
"Adrian Monk admiting he's the happiest person in the world... four years ago that was impossible"
"Well yeah but look at my life now I have two daughters ...kind of, I love my job and I have you next to me when ever I need you...well you've always been there".
Monk smiled at Natalie. Then she did something she never thought she would ever even think about. Natalie lean forward and kissed Monk. To both of their surprise Monk returned the kiss but pulled back gently. "Natalie... you shouldn't have done that ...you're married"
"You're right. I'm so sorry" Natalie stood from the couch and ran out the apartment with tears in her eyes.