There was a lot going on in Freeman Cormier's life. His work with the RCMP was bogged in interviews, his grandmother was in the hospital, his grandfather was about to fret himself ill, and his friend Delphine was interfering with his (lack of) love life. Valentine's Day only mattered because it was important to his grandparents, and was the last thing on Freeman's mind.
Hap Walker, a local restauranteur, mixed drinks and served food that Freeman considered art, and did it with an exceedingly charming smile. Maybe Delphine's meddling would get them somewhere, but certainly not until after Valentine's Day.
Unless, of course, Cupid had other plans.