Rachel and Andrew met right before the summer of 2003. She was visiting her cousin's/grandma's house one day and he was there with his cousin Chris and some friends. Before he and his friends left, Andrew told Chris to get her number because he was scared to ask her. They spent the whole summer together that year and have been close ever since.

Shortly after Rachel started college, she became pregnant with their first born, Azelia Cheriss. She continued to go to school during the day while Andrew worked during the night. Before Rachel graduated college with her degree and pharmacy technician certification, she became pregnant with their second child, Rainen Amare. After graduation Rachel started her pharmacy career, while Andrew started taking classes for his certifications. In 2019, Rachel and Andrew purchased their first home. After settling into their new home, Rachel became pregnant with their third child, Aziel Ryu. Rachel continues to work as a certified pharmacy technician with the Department of Veterans affairs. Andrew is an application engineer for a fortune 500 company and is part owner of a small business.

10 years after meeting, Andrew asked Rachel to marry him. Rachel and Andrew were in Gilroy, CA at her cousins house for her grandma and cousins birthday celebrations. Andrew knew all her family was going to be there and wanted to propose to her with her family present.