They first met while out at Mel's Burger Bar by Columbia University. After that night they started talking and texting almost every day and became close friends. In October 2013, Rebecca had her wisdom teeth removed so Andrés went to visit and bring her soup. She was a little drugged when he asked her to be his girlfriend so naturally she said yes. Four years later on Christmas Day, of sound mind and body, Rebecca Santiago said yes to becoming Andrés Cabrera's wife.