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.

Input: Consider Input: Beginning: I just realized the year is almost over. Middle 1: I had a very successful year. Middle 2: I did not have a very successful year. Ending: I'll get the New Year started off right!

Output: 2

Input: Consider Input: Beginning: When Doyle turned 18 his dad bought him his first gun. Middle 1: Doyle was a pacifist. Middle 2: Doyle was an awful son. Ending: One day his dad snuck up on him and got shot in the chest.

Output: 2

Input: Consider Input: Beginning: The sun was shining this morning. Middle 1: I took my walk. Middle 2: I took my dog for a walk. Ending: I always bring her treats to reward her.
Output: 2