Jim was having his pinning/graduation ceremony on 2/21/10. Initially, he did not want to attend, but thanks to a classmate and Rachel, he decided to go last-minute. During the ceremony, Rachel and Jim's mom questioned why he was last and not in alphabetical order like the rest of his classmates, but they thought perhaps it was to ensure his mom would get to see him on stage, as she was not sure when she would be able to get there. As Jim went on stage, Rachel was busy snapping pictures. He came offstage and instead of walking to his seat, he came to her, as she was still taking pictures. Initially, she thought he was going to set his things down for her to hold, but then he got down on one knee. The room filled with everyone's gasps, and many were tearful. Once Jim asked Rachel if she was okay, and she started breathing again, she said Yes!