INTRODUCTION & DISCLAIMER

If you recall, there used to be a set of weekly blogs on the USA Network Monk site from the view points of the characters.

I always read the Natalie ones. I also have read some of the Monk books all written from Natalie's POV. Out of this, I have studied her different moods and variations and tones and have now decided to attempt my own blogs from Natalie's POV.

However, there's a twist. Each blog will be hinting at her own slow discovery of her feelings for Mr. Monk. I'm definitely a shipper and so I thought this would be a different way of writing fanfiction for this ship.

Thus, the Natalie I present is the softer side, but not so soft she isn't the same character anymore. There is a fantastic line of inspiration in Mr. Monk and the Two Assistants in which Natalie says she has grown fond of Mr. Monk and needs him in her life as much as he needs her. And thus, that is where I take my cue in writing this!

Alright, for the disclaimers. I do not own Monk, any of the characters, or episodes. I did not write any of the Natalie blogs on USA nor am I Lee Goldberg, the author of the short novels!! I'm just a fan writing in the style of something already presented by USA.

I will be starting with the first episode of season 7, catching up with the first half of the season, and then when the second half airs, I will update weekly.

This first bit is a small introduction from Natalie's point of view in between seasons. Enjoy!!

-Cali (RockDiva)

Thoughts Following Mr. Monk is On the Run

Alright, so I haven't had much time to blog lately. It's hard to find time when you're running here and there with the world's greatest detective. But after everything that has happened within the past month, I think I'm going to go insane again if I don't let my thoughts out somewhere! The fact is, I almost lost Mr. Monk, and while somedays I think not having him would be the answer to everything, I nearly fell apart. You can ask Julie! The only time I cried more was when I first found out about Mitch. And despite the Captain's warnings, I was about to take out more money than I could ever pay back to make sure Mr. Monk was buried with the honor he deserves.

But he wasn't dead...thank God! When I found out he wasn't dead, I had to see him one way or another. So with wipe in hand, I caught up with where he was hiding out, another long story in itself, but one I'm sure you know by now, and did the unthinkable! I kissed him! Okay, okay, so it wasn't want you call a romantic kiss, but it was definitely more kissage than I ever expected to use on my boss! But, that moment in time now sticks with me. It haunts me as I remember how he only squirmed so much, how I wasn't about to let go of him until I made sure I knew he was real, of how he spoke of how he wanted to make sure I was protected...everything! Ugh! I really don't know why I'm giving into this again. I told myself I would forget it. He's a close friend and as a close friend I had every right to react the way I did...right? Sigh. Okay, so maybe writing out my thoughts isn't going to help me like I hoped it would.

-Natalie Teeger