Brenda seems to have a couple of redeeming qualities - she was involved with Danielle's scout troop and was "cookie mom" and she volunteered at the kids' school - so at least she was interested enough to give her "time" to help kids. Damon - I don't know about - but if the planned trip to big bear with Derrick is legit, then at least he had an interest in spending some father/son bonding/fun time with his son. Oh - I think I remember reading that the Van Dam's attended every T-ball game of Dylan.
Anyway - without trying to find hidden meaning in these things - they are things a good parent might do.
Like I said - no flames please - I'm not really on a "side" - but
And this isn't a flame either, but I couldn't help thinking that the last cookie sales outing seemed more like a pick-up opportunity. On the other hand, I often thing she looks so dead in the eyes because of her relationship with her pimp husband. Sometimes I wonder if she got into that "lifestyle" willingly, or if it was the only way she could hold onto him.