Mr Monk and the Hero

by iloveromance

When Monk loses a sentimental possession, he is completely devastated until an unlikely hero comes to the rescue. Written in memory of Stanley Kammel who played my favorite character, Dr. Charles Kroger.

10. Chapter 10

They drove in silence. The radio was tuned to an oldies station; Leland's favorite kind of music.

"So, Monk." Leland said. "Are you going to tell me what happened with Natalie, or do I have to drag it out of you?"

Suddenly, Adrian realized what he had done to Natalie. He'd never spoken to her that way before; ever.

Then he began to panic. What if she decided to quit? He couldn't take losing another assistant. In the past few years, he'd grown to care about Natalie. To trust her. She was always there for him and he let her down.

"Leland, what have I done?" Adrian moaned.

"Look Monk. We're finally here. Now go on inside. Dr. Kroger should be waiting for you. I'll call you when we get more information about the case."

"Thank you, Leland." Adrian said.

Then Adrian was alone. He stood by the front door and was filled with relief when the familiar car pulled into the parking lot.

"Adrian. I'm sorry to have kept you." Dr. Kroger said when he got out of the car. Were you waiting long?"

"No..." Adrian said.

"Well come on in. Let's talk this over."