diff --git a/cmd/sst/mosaic/multiplexer/draw.go b/cmd/sst/mosaic/multiplexer/draw.go
index 08115d610..2f06f1591 100644
--- a/cmd/sst/mosaic/multiplexer/draw.go
+++ b/cmd/sst/mosaic/multiplexer/draw.go
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ func (s *Multiplexer) draw() {
 	if selected != nil && selected.isScrolling() && (s.focused || !selected.killable) {
 		hotkeys["enter"] = "reset"
 	}
-	if selected.vt.HasSelection() {
+	if selected != nil && selected.vt.HasSelection() {
 		hotkeys["enter"] = "copy"
 	}
 	hotkeys["ctrl-u/d"] = "scroll"