Yes, what a contrast from when the VDs were on Larry wouldn't ya say? I remember when Danielle was still missing, they were on Larry cool as cucumbers. Of all things Lar' asked if they had any regrets about that night and the answer was NO. BVD said she wouldn't change a thing about that night. Gosh, can't beleive she didn't say "wish I had locked the door, stayed home, checked on the kids etc.." They are just pieces of crap in my opinion.
I think part of the difference is a condition of the heart.
The vanDams are selfish, deviant, and superficial people, imo. Their hearts are on themselves, not on little Danielle.
Erin Runnion is a selfless and loving mother, desiring the best for her daughter, imo. Her heart was/is pouring forth towards her family and not on herself.
Erin Runnion wasn't concerned with her appearance in her pleading for her daughter..she was concerned about her daughter. Contrast that with the vanDams. Quite a contrast in that alone.