Jake Reiner was spotted out for the first time since his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, were murdered, with his brother Nick currently facing charges for this tragedy.
Photos obtained by TMZ showed Jake with his girlfriend, Maria Gilfillan, as the two were holding hands while talking in Malibu, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Jake wore a blue button-up shirt, jeans, and sneakers, along with a baseball hat and sunglasses. Gilfillan was in a green sweater, a gray jacket, and jeans.
Rob and Michele were found deceased in their home on Sunday, Dec. 14. TMZ recently reported that they were both cremated at Mount Sinai Mortuary, with their final resting place being at Jake’s home.
Jake Reiner Has Been There For His Sister
GettyFollowing the loss of their parents source spoke with the Daily Mail about how Jake has stepped up in an effort to be there for his sister.
“Jake has had to step into a paternalistic role,” the source told the outlet. “His motto is ‘family first’ — that’s something Rob and Michele had always prioritized and taught their children.”
“Jake is determined to get his sister through this,” they added. “It’s an enormous burden, but he’s the oldest, and he sees it as his duty.”
Jake and Romy have been spending time together at their beach house, being joined by Michele’s sisters Suzanne and Martine, Romy’s boyfriend Alex Silberberg, and Jake’s partner Maria Gilfillan, the Daily Mail added.
“They are sheltering from the storm – both literally and emotionally,” the insider said.
“They all felt it was really important to come together as a family for the festive week and to mark Romy’s birthday, however subdued the celebrations,” they added.
Nick Reiner Appeared in Court on December 17
On Wednesday, December 17, Nick appeared in court for the first time after he was set to appear the day prior but had not been “medically cleared” to do so.
PEOPLE reports that Nick arrived in ” a blue sleeveless vest and shackles, was seated behind glass in court, and stared blankly as his lawyer, Alan Jackson, declined to enter a plea for his client.”
Specifically, Nick waived his right to enter a plea, which is why the arraignment was pushed back. The BBC reported that the only three words he said in court were “yes, your honor,” when asked about his decision not to go with the speedy trial.
The arraignment has been pushed back to January 7, according to the outlet
