A little tag to the Monk series finale, right after Monk finds out about Molly. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: Not mine!

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"She sent you someone to love. It's what you've been missing."

Those words floated around Monk's head as he looked into Natalie's wide, hopeful eyes. Trudy had a daughter, and her daughter was alive. Molly.

It's what you've been missing.

His brow suddenly furrowed. He understood the meaning behind her words, but maybe she didn't understand. He wanted Molly in his life. She was his last connection to Trudy, a living, breathing part of her to hold and love. But he wasn't missing someone to love.

He had someone to love.

Without thinking, he gently grasped Natalie's arms and gave a gentle squeeze. She didn't look surprised by the contact.

She was surprised, as was he, when he ducked down and brushed his lips lightly against her cheek. A stunned silence fell over the room.

He still missed Trudy, and Molly was going to be a big part of his life. But for the past five years, he'd had someone to love, and she was standing right in front of him.

Natalie.

The End.