Here you go chapter 4.
Monk was glad they had time to pack before their trip. He would have caught his death if he didn't have his snow jacket that Natalie had bought him last year. Once they landed they were told how lucky they were to have made it when they did, any later and their mission would have been over before it started. Lake Tahoe was covered in snow and there was more to come that night, so any plans to go on the hunt for T.K.'s ex will have to wait. Natalie check them into a cheap but tasteful motel. Stottlemeyer didn't give them that much money so they were forced to get just one room but it did have two beds. The both of them were not too happy about the room, it was small and cramped.
"This is it" Monk asked while looking for a place to set down his bag. The sound of his voice startled Natalie.
"I guess so." He hadn't spoken since they left San Francisco. Natalie didn't force small talk on to him, she waited until he was ready to talk. Thinking she was in the clear, that they wouldn't talk about the kiss she continued.
"So, did you want to watch a movie or something. The guy at the front desk told me that they aren't charging for any of the movies until midnight."
"Natalie, why did you kiss me?"
Natalie fell on to the bed that was on the right side of the room. She put her hands over her eyes "I don't know Adrian."
"Please don't do that." Monk sat on the bed to the left and stared at his shoes, not wanting to look at the woman before him.
"Do what?" Natalie looked at him in complete confusion. She didn't want to have this conversation, she was afraid of the feelings she felt that night she kissed him.
"Don't deflect, tell me please. Has Steven done something to you? Did he hurt you in anyway?" Monk finally looked into her eyes, he knew her husband would never lay a hand on her or Julie. Natalie stared into his eyes, pleading with him to just leave it, let this conversation die, but he continued to look at her. So she took a deep breath, she know her life was about to change forever.
"Adrian, I kissed you because...I'm lonely I have been for a long time now and I.I. I don't know okay, can we just leave it at that? I'll never do it again." Natalie turned on the tv to looked at the movie selection. Monk got up and turned off the tv and snatched the remote from Natalie's hand.
"No Natalie. We are going to talk about this. We are not going to avoid that kiss because..." Monk stood over her in defeat "Just forget it, I know you were only using me." Monk said goodnight and laid down on the bed that was unoccupied not even bothering to change into his night clothes.
Natalie sat there in silence feeling guilt rush into her, she walked up to Monk's bed and sat beside him. She leaned over "Adrian, I swear I did not use you, nor will I ever. Can't you understand that I'm scared of what I'm feeling." Monk rolled over to face her he sat up their faces inches away "I know you never will, and I understand your feelings. Natalie I've been in love with you for four years, but I won't be involved in a affair, it isn't right." Monk kissed Natalie ever so gently on her soft lips.
Natalie's chest felt like it was on fire, her heart was beating faster then it ever had. "Adrian I love you too, but your right an affair is wrong." Monk removed the covers for Natalie to lay next to him.
"Come on Natalie, let's get some sleep, we have a favor to fulfill tomorrow." She snuggled up against him as they fell asleep in each others arms.