Ah, Captain Picard helped save this woman from abuse (or helped her find the strength to leave). And they hugged.
Patrick Stewart is one of my favorite old white guy actors.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2333629/Emotional-moment-domestic-abuse-victim-thanks-Patrick-Stewart-saving-life-hugs-conference.html (www.dailymail.co.uk)