 As Picard prepares to cancel with the Legarans , Perrin arrives and suggests an alternative option : Sarek could mind meld with another , allowing him to temporarily transfer his emotions onto someone else . This would leave Sarek able to successfully complete the conference and maintain his dignity , reputation and honor . Perrin , however , warns of the possible dangers to the receiver 's mind from Sarek 's strong emotions . Picard willingly agrees to be the host . Sarek performs the mind meld with Picard , and is able to retain full control of his emotions for the duration of the conference . However , Picard , monitored closely by Dr. Crusher , suffers through the numerous emotions that Sarek has pent @-@ up for years , including his regrets of not being able to show his love for his wife Amanda , their son Spock , or his current wife Perrin . With the conference successfully completed , Sarek prepares to take his leave . Picard lets Perrin know of Sarek 's love for her , and Perrin says she has always known it . Sarek thanks Picard for his kindness , and with deep respect states " We will always retain the best part of the other , inside us . " 
