

Suddenly, the luster that had seeped into his life from the thought that someone unknown out there loved him begins to fade. Hatch finds out that the "Somebody loves you" valentine was not meant for him. Hatch has entered onto a different path in life.Īll of his newfound success is shaken up, however, when Mr. Just because of a single valentine note, Mr. Hatch is a warm man, whose personality shines and draws those around closer to him. Hatch's walls of defense, and before long he is acting differently, slowly getting in the habit of going out of his way to come to the aid of others and be a kind member of the community.

It's a heart-shaped box of chocolates, and included with it is a single line of text: "Somebody loves you." There is no indication of who sent the note, but this simple statement begins unexpectedly to burrow its way beneath Mr. Until, that is, one Valentine's Day when he receives a package in the mail. Hatch is a somewhat cold, distant man, who takes little notice or care regarding those around him and simply lives his own life, impervious to outside influences. It's amazing how one little thing, even something as serendipitous as a happy accident, can alter one's mental perspective and so make for eventual major change in one's entire life. Sweeter than a box of chocolates, this is the PERFECT Valentine's Day read. I won't tell you what happens next, but if you cry at the end of It's a Wonderful Life, well you'd better get out your hankies. He tries something different for dinner, and even bakes brownies for the neighbors. On Monday, he takes the box of candy to work with him, and shares it with all his coworkers. could she be the one who sent him the gift? And, he can't help wondering about each woman he sees.

He puts on a wacky tie, and goes for a walk around the neighborhood. It's a huge heart-shaped box, filled with candy.Īnd, it comes with a card that says "Somebody loves you." Hatch a large package wrapped in brown paper.

But one day, Valentine's Day to be precise, the mailman brings Mr. Then it's home to spend the evening all alone. Every lunch is the same: a cheese and mustard sandwich with a prune for dessert. Every week day, he takes a long dreary walk to the shoelace factory where he works.
