Says an insider to Us, “[Kevin] thinks [Britney is] mentally unstable and too young to be a mom…[He] expects full custody of his children one day.�? Another pal says that even if he wins full custody, Kevin will still be there for the mother of his children. Says the source, “He loves his kids and, to that extent, he will look after Britney.�?

Perhaps Britney has mistaken Kevin’s concern for his children for remnants of feelings for her. She has reportedly been telling friends that she regrets separating from Kevin and even told Kevin himself in a recent phone conversation. The Enquirer claims Britney said to Kevin, “I’m not divorcing you! I want my family back!�?

Britney’s declaration came as news to Kevin. He believed she was reconsidering things, causing the proceedings to stall, but he did not expect her to push for a reconciliation and he turned down her offer. In retaliation, Britney threatened to further delay the divorce “until he saw things her way and came back to her,�? said the Enquirer’s source.