When you least expect it, they can and will do something nice. Sounds like he put some thought into the card. I'm glad things turned out okay for you today. I hope you've got some "fun" plans for today and can just enjoy the day w/o all of the MLC drama that happened 3 years ago. It's time to reclaim Valentine's Day as one of your holidays to celebrate love.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.