Jean-Luc Picard's *actual* dream scenario: sipping tea (earl grey, hot), contemplating the tense, life or death situation he's in--a conundrum that requires equal parts cool and calculation--Ro Laren at his side, being wildly hot and brave and lightly negging him. Riker is nearby punching a Romulan.
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Also, Picard stepped out of the Nexus early enough to save the lives of his crew, so why not go back in and come out in time to save Kirk too?