Despite the horrible downward spiral MICHAEL DOUGLAS and wife CATHERINE ZETA-JONES are caught up in, he still holds out hope...
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Despite the horrible downward spiral MICHAEL DOUGLAS and wife CATHERINE ZETA-JONES are caught up in, he still holds out hope they can work things out and/or avoid a punishing court battle for custody of their beloved, shell-shocked kids – Carys, 10, and Dylan, 13 – and here’s the star’s Hail Mary battle plan:
“Michael’s pleading with Catherine to celebrate the birthday they both share – Sept. 25 – in hopes that they can try to work things out,” said a close friend.
“Throughout their marriage, they’ve always made that day a very special occasion between them. Michael’s saying that if Catherine agrees to spend this next birthday together, he believes he can convince her that their marriage is worth saving.”