Lessons

Picard gets a reality check after an action packed adventure kicking some terrorist ass in the last episode. Our Captain has gone through so much personally over the last six years and I think it has naturally led to this position, where he is finally ready to open up to somebody and let them in.

Wendy Hughes played the role magnificently and had some awesome dialogue with Gates while talking about the Captain, they just played off each other. In the end though, I think Picard realised that his career choice has led him to a life alone.