In this task, you will be shown a short story with a beginning, two potential middles, and an ending. Your job is to choose the middle statement that makes the story coherent / plausible by writing "1" or "2" in the output. If both sentences are plausible, pick the one that makes most sense.

Beginning: Ted took his entire family to the park for a fun day. Middle 1: Ted left his kids at home. Middle 2: Ted looked away for 10 seconds. Ending: At the last moment, Ted got hold of his child and pulled her to safety
2

Beginning: John is sleepy. Middle 1: John makes a thermos of coffee, and pours himself some. Middle 2: John makes a thermos of coffee and breaks the thermos. Ending: After finishing the cup, he takes the thermos to work with him.
1

Beginning: Vera was having dinner at her favorite restaurant. Middle 1: Vera found a hair in her food. Middle 2: Vera found a hair in her drink. Ending: She continued to eat at this place even after finding the hair.
1