diff --git a/src/extensions/fuzzy-finder/fuzzy-finder.coffee b/src/extensions/fuzzy-finder/fuzzy-finder.coffee
index 972ccd6ab..f5a97d8a4 100644
--- a/src/extensions/fuzzy-finder/fuzzy-finder.coffee
+++ b/src/extensions/fuzzy-finder/fuzzy-finder.coffee
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ class FuzzyFinder extends SelectList
 
   confirmed : (path) ->
     return unless path.length
+    @cancel()
     @rootView.open(path, {@allowActiveEditorChange})
-    @detach()
 
   cancelled: ->
     @miniEditor.setText('')