Entertainment Tonight is reporting that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met in secret to chat about their difficult custody battle. A source says that it was Angelina who reached out to Brad. 

“Brad and Angelina actually set up a secret meeting at her house,” the source says. “It’s the first time they have truly gotten together to make things work since their group therapy with the children. Brad and Angie’s meeting was a success. They are going to stay with the plan set forth through the courts.”

“Angelina decided it was time to try to make things work and Brad was relieved and very ready for the offer,” the source continues. “Brad has been dedicated to making peace throughout the process and now it finally seems like they are at a point where they can create a calmer situation for the kids.” 

In August, she accused Brad of not paying any “meaningful” child support for a year and a half in a court filing, and said she was planning to get a court order mandating that he pay it. Brad denied that he hasn’t paid any significant child support and claimed he paid over $9 million since their September 2016 split.

“Angelina created a very difficult situation for Brad and the children and she has finally realized her behavior backfired,” ET’s source says. “Angelina loves her kids very much and it seems like she felt threatened she might lose time with them and, in turn, she went on the attack. Unfortunately, everyone in the family has suffered.”

“She started to see a change in the kids’ behavior because they missed their dad,” the source adds. “The kids’ reaction to the divorce actually helped Angie try a different tact… They both hope to continue to work together for the kids.”