<P> Rebecca Pearson née Malone (born 1950 or 1951), portrayed by Mandy Moore, is Jack's widow, Miguel Rivas' second wife (after Jack died), and the mother of Kevin, Kate, and Randall . </P> <P> She strives to be a better mother to her children, and has issues with Jack's alcoholism . She has always known that William is Randall's father, but kept them apart as she was afraid that he would try to take Randall back . </P> <P> Rebecca always wanted to be a singer, but gave up on her dreams in order to focus on her family . In the mid 1990s, she had a chance to become a singer again by joining a band with her ex-boyfriend . Jack was upset after finding out about their history, which caused a rift between Rebecca and Jack . </P> <P> When the house caught fire and Jack suffered smoke inhalation, at the hospital, since Jack appeared to be fine, Rebecca was making reservations for hotel rooms--unaware that Jack was coding and staff was rushing to him . After making reservations, Rebecca got a candy bar for her and Jack . Rebecca turned around and the doctor explained the cause of Jack's cardiac arrest . In shock, Rebecca took a bite of the candy bar, refusing to believe Jack was dead . She goes to his room to tell him what the doctor said, only to see him lifeless . She immediately shuts down upon seeing him dead . She then drives to Miguel's and tells him the news, then goes in to talk to Kate and Randall . </P>

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