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: Eddie and his wife June are shopping in their local supermarket. Middle 1: Eddie lost their son in the supermarket. Middle 2: Eddie's son was in the cart the whole time. Ending: A distraught, relieved woman collects him a minute later.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Etta had always wanted to be a singer. Middle 1: Etta avoided going to an open mic night. Middle 2: Etta went to an open mic night and sang. Ending: The crowd loved her voice so much, they gave her a standing ovation!
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Amy was going to see Home Alone with her friend Beth's family. Middle 1: Amy laught a lot during the movie. Middle 2: Amy got scared and cried during the movie. Ending: When dropped off Amy told her mom how great the movie was.
[A]:
1