I've read in the other posts about this guy named Dale. I've seen every episode, but somehow I don't remember who Dale is. And can someone explain about the home that was lost to Dale?

This is really sweet

Mr Monk Dreaming of Home

I guess we can rule-out the possibility of a pregnancy test being in that little box:

Liv:
LovAdrian:
Zippo2u:
Liv:

Other theories that were mentioned were along the lines of the box containing some sort of evidence or clue that would lead to Trudy's killer...or even give reasons to why she was killed.

Then there are other people who think that it's just a sentimental gift given to Adrian from Trudy and nothing else.

I like these two together, so sweet!:
Liv:
Tinythinker:
But yeah, there's a good chance that we will never know what's inside that gift since Monk liked not knowing what was inside...and also that there probably won't be a Christmas episode.

Maybe he will just open it BECAUSE...

I think the gift almost has to provide the missing clue needed to solve the case. The Christmas list is even mentioned in the appointment book.

I don't think so, it's too simple for such a series like Monk, and too unrealistic, because he hadn't wanted to open it due now, why should he do it exatly now?
I think the writers forgot it, or they want to leave it a mysterium.

I don't think so, it's too simple for such a series like Monk, and too unrealistic, because he hadn't wanted to open it due now, why should he do it exatly now?
I think the writers forgot it, or they want to leave it a mysterium.

Dale the Whale...He appears in about three episodes. Very Fat...Played though by three different actors...Very Rich but through illegal means...corrupt...He sued the Monks...and they ended up paying so many legal fees in the suit that they lost their home...won the suit though

I think the writers put this gift scenario in for a reason...and like I said on previous posts.. my guess is it is the key to their old home.

*smacks forehead* Oh my god, I can't believe I couldn't think of Dale the Whale! He came out in 3 episodes and had this legal battle with the Monks, but I couldn't for the life of me think that was the same Dale they were talking about! I thought it was some random guy who guest-starred in the show named Dale. Excuse the stupidity and the brainfarts.

There is a note in the box saying "Adrian, if I happen to die you may want to look into....... because he is probably involved".

There is a note in the box saying "Adrian, if I happen to die you may want to look into....... because he is probably involved".

I don't expect it to be quite that straightforward, but it might be just as obvious - to Monk, that is.

Kind of odd how it's kind of straightforward and vague at the same time. I think I get what you mean, though. It would probably be something that might just look like a regular gift, but that might serve as a clue to Adrian rather than a note saying that she might be killed.

I just think it's something very sweet and simple...a new watch, maybe, or a medal with some kind of meaningful word or message about love and trust, etc.

Well if it's something with an inscription, maybe the words of that inscription are significant.

But the idea of there being something in that box that would lead him to her killer seems very plausible to me.

i'm such a doofus but i can't help it--i'm always agreeing w/you! i think it would be awesome if monk were convinced to open up that box finally and it was a clue.... what a great idea!

Thank you, but I think someone else may have expressed the idea first, and I thought it was a great idea when they had it. It certainly seems possible, whether the gift is a clue or it leads to a clue indirectly.

I do not think it is possible for Monk to have had a child because he said that he never did anything with Trudy except hold her hand. That was said during one of his sessions with doctor Kroger. It was a very funny scene. So i doubt that there are baby shoes in Trudy's gift... But that would be an interesting twist.

I don't remember the scene that you are talking about with Kroger...what episode was this in?

i am so sorry i cannot remember! it seems like all of the episodes are turning into one bug blur. it's where doctor kroger says something along the lines of: "Well, Adrian, would you rather sing some sad love songs, or do you want to get over your problems?(sarcastically). then monk starts to sing an old love song because he would rather do that then talk about his relationship with trudy. I know that was a terrible description and if anyone can help me out that would be great.

i am so sorry i cannot remember! it seems like all of the episodes are turning into one bug blur. it's where doctor kroger says something along the lines of: "Well, Adrian, would you rather sing some sad love songs, or do you want to get over your problems?(sarcastically). then monk starts to sing an old love song because he would rather do that then talk about his relationship with trudy. I know that was a terrible description and if anyone can help me out that would be great.

I do not think it is possible for Monk to have had a child because he said that he never did anything with Trudy except hold her hand. That was said during one of his sessions with doctor Kroger. It was a very funny scene. So i doubt that there are baby shoes in Trudy's gift... But that would be an interesting twist.

I don't remember the scene that you are talking about with Kroger...what episode was this in?

The episode was Paperboy in the second season and it really didn't definitively answer that question. What did definitively answer it was what Monk said to Sherry in Little Monk in the fourth season.

The episode was Paperboy in the second season and it really didn't definitively answer that question. What did definitively answer it was what Monk said to Sherry in Little Monk in the fourth season.

I don't have that episode yet...could you let me know what it was he said?

The episode was Paperboy in the second season and it really didn't definitively answer that question. What did definitively answer it was what Monk said to Sherry in Little Monk in the fourth season.

what he said in that situation was just to sound more like a normal human being because he was obviously quite nervous and wanted to find a way to sound "cool" and to show sherry that he doesn't have feelings for her. it was his attempt to prove to her that he doesn't like her, even though she never even knew that he did.

This isn't an exact quote, but he said, "We went all the way." A few seconds before that, he told Natalie, "Tell her about Trudy. Tell her how beautiful she was. Tell her we went all the way."

what he said in that situation was just to sound more like a normal human being because he was obviously quite nervous and wanted to find a way to sound "cool" and to show sherry that he doesn't have feelings for her. it was his attempt to prove to her that he doesn't like her, even though she never even knew that he did.

The episode was Paperboy in the second season and it really didn't definitively answer that question. What did definitively answer it was what Monk said to Sherry in Little Monk in the fourth season

This isn't an exact quote, but he said, "We went all the way." A few seconds before that, he told Natalie, "Tell her about Trudy. Tell her how beautiful she was. Tell her we went all the way."

Monk has always been ripe for romance and will certainly seek out other women after he solves the Trudy murder case. It likely would have happened sooner if Stottlemeyer hadn't barged in on his encounter with Leyla in the "Falls in Love" episode. Just look at the evidence. My choice for him would be the woman from the "Other Woman" episode if she is available:

¶ episode #8. ..... 1- 8 ..... 23 Aug 02 ..... Mr. Monk and the Other Woman --Monk tells Dr. Kroger that he thought about thinking about dating, but he can't think about dating till he finds out who murdered Trudy. Monk has dinner with the woman, who looks like Trudy, whose husband is in Switzerland clinic it turns out.

¶ 32. ...... 3- 3 ..... 9 Jul 04 ..... Mr. Monk and the Blackout -- Monk actually dates spokeswoman (engineer?) for the power company, the one where they walk up the stairs to a restaurant on the top floor. She wants to date him again when he is better mental health-wise.

¶ 53. .... 4- 8 .... 26 Aug 05..... Mr. Monk and Little Monk -- former 8th grade female classmate comes to Monk for help regarding marred picture/killing. Monk wants to date her, his childhood crush. He asks Natalie to tell her that he and Trudy "went all the way." Monk is tempted to ask her out, but the art restorer lands her first.

¶ 99. .... 7-06 ... 22 Aug 08 .... Mr. Monk Falls In Love -- this episode really shows that Monk had sexual desire towards women. He visited Leyla at her apartment when he knew she was a suspect and Stottlemeyer didn't want him there for legal reasons. They discussed their dead partners and danced. She and Monk knew what was on his mind. He struggled to leave the apartment and started cleaning his wedding ring, which he took off. Monk says he has to go. They both say, "Good Bye." Monk says, "Why can't I go?" Silence. Stottlemeyer breaks in with a search warrant. Shucky darns! (from Favorite Show ep).

Really, there is every reason in the world to assume that Monk had a normal sexual relationship with his wife, and nothing persuasive to suggest otherwise. He's just a gentleman who doesn't run around advertising his sexual life. From my old post: