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: Amy loved eating pie, and she could eat a lot of it! Middle 1: Amy enroll for a pie anti-munching contest. Middle 2: Amy enroll for a pie eating contest. Ending: But sadly, Amy couldn't eat enough pie to win the contest!
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Erica had to decide whether to take her final or go help friends. Middle 1: Erica explained her situation to the professor. Middle 2: Erica never explained the situation to her professor. Ending: Erica was so grateful that her professor was understanding.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Tori was afraid to get her ears pierced, but she wanted to look cool. Middle 1: Tori's grandson held her hand while she got her ears pierced. Middle 2: Tori's mom held her hand while she got her ears pierced. Ending: Now she shows off her pierced ears with pride.
[A]:
2