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: Gina's sisters and friend were playing Spades. Middle 1: Gina was caught cheating. Middle 2: Gina wasn't caught cheating. Ending: So she gave up her seat, and went to watch TV instead.
1

Beginning: Pat didn't want to mow the lawn today. Middle 1: pat was too tired but knew the job needed to be done. Middle 2: Pat was too excited but knew the job needed to be done. Ending: Everyone in the neighborhood watched Pat mow his lawn in shame.
1

Beginning: Charity was playing with friends in her yard. Middle 1: There were kidnappings reported the week before. Middle 2: There were no cars going by. Ending: The car drove by a few more times before disappearing.
1