Rich comes from one of the wealthiest families, not only in the state of Washington, but in the world.  The Tressels don't run away either, but the shine they have doesn't shine outside their own polished pride.  They are very proficient in manipulating, intimidating, or conniving to get their way.  But, in spite of his parent's drastic contrasting values, Rich marries Sarah, and now over a half dozen years later, they are about to have their second child.