Rachel Patterson in 1962 | |
Rachel West in 2008 | |
Rachel Patterson | |
Portrayed by | Kaleigh Kennedy (1962) Frances Fisher (2008) |
Episode | Slipping |
Status | Alive |
Rachel West (née Patterson) was born in 1957. She was only 5 when her mother, Nancy, was found hanged in the attic of their home. Rachel was later sent to a boarding school by her stepfather, Daniel. She lived her life fearing that she would end up like her mother when Nancy committed suicide. In adulthood, Rachel had a daughter named Liza.
In 2008, Rachel learned the truth about her mother's death and was able to finally talk about Nancy with Liza.