Maybe I didn't blow it?

[mza8]

I think that was perfect. You didn't invite her to join you. You are going by yourself and will have fun without her. You didn't go all "melty man" on her and say you missed her too or anything like that. You just acknowledged her compliment and said you had a nice time too...good job keeping things friendly but not going overboard. I think you did good!

This is the first year I haven't watched AI so I have no idea who are the finalist?