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: 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: Wyatt was excited to visit Grandma. Middle 1: His grandma said she wanted to go out to dinner that night. However she began feeling sick and was unable to go. Middle 2: His grandma said she wanted to go out to dinner that night. However she began feeling sick and went on a killing spree. Ending: Wyatt found out the plans had changed and turned on the TV instead.
[A]: 1

[Q]: Beginning: Gina decided she would make a copy of her house key. Middle 1: She went to a boutique and bought a copy. Middle 2: She went to the hardware store and bought a copy. Ending: One she put on a safety pin, and secured it in a pocket of her purse.
[A]:
2