In this task, you are given a short story consisting of exactly 5 sentences where the second sentence is missing. You are given two options and you need to select the one that best connects the first sentence with the rest of the story. Indicate your answer by 'Option 1' if the first option is correct, otherwise 'Option 2'. The incorrect option will change the subsequent storyline, so that at least one of the three subsequent sentences is no longer consistent with the story.
Q: Sentence 1: Joe had worked for the same company for 23 years.
Sentence 3: He and a number of others had been laid off the previous week
Sentence 4: He hoped he would find a new job soon
Sentence 5: But in the meantime he would have to rely on unemployment checks
Option 1: He never expected to be waiting in the unemployment line.
Option 2: He was first in line at unemployment.
A:
Option 1