Talking to FedEx. I say: I was expecting the package to be delivered tonight, but u

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Talking to FedEx. I say: I was expecting the package to be delivered tonight, but unfortunately it/that didn't happen.

Are both okay?
 
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Batman45 said:
Talking to FedEx. I say: I was expecting the package to be delivered tonight, but unfortunately it/that didn't happen.

Are both okay?
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I think both are OK.
 
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They are both OK, but I prefer "that".
 
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I prefer "that" with "didn't happen" but I would probably say "... but it didn't arrive" or "it wasn't delivered".
 
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