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.

[Q]: Beginning: Gabe, Nate and Joe were brothers with a ton of energy. Middle 1: On a rainy day, they spent all day playing videogames. Middle 2: They spent all day playing in the woods. Ending: When they finally came in, they were exhausted!
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Francine has always wanted to have earrings. Middle 1: She found a potato and got a needle and ice. Middle 2: She found a potato but could not find a needle and ice. Ending: Francine is very happy with her decision to pierce her ears.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: It was a very hot day. Middle 1: Tom was alone. Middle 2: Tom had to cook to feed the family. Ending: Tom claimed that it wasn't that hot and kept cooking.
[A]:
2