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: It was the last one to do, but Tahar hesitated. Middle 1: Tahar grudgingly hurried up and finished. Middle 2: Tahar happily hurried up and finished. Ending: He squealed and she wondered what had been stopping her from this fun.
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Sarah had to wash lots of dishes every day. Middle 1: Sarah wore nothing while washing dishes. Middle 2: Sarah wore a hairnet while washing dishes. Ending: However, they made her ears and head hot.
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Emma was on the bus. Middle 1: Emma had a pretty outfit on. Middle 2: Emma had a large stain on her shirt. Ending: They teased her about it and Emma was mortified until she could leave.
[A]:
2