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.

Beginning: Sara had never driven before but really wanted her license. Middle 1: Sara decided to borrow her mom's car when she wasn't home. Middle 2: Sara was hesitant to borrow her mom's car when she wasn't home. Ending: As a result she never wanted to drive again.
1

Beginning: Kevin wrote freelance articles for websites. Middle 1: Kevin gained quite a following. Middle 2: Kevin gained no followers. Ending: Kevin was able to start his own journal with his notoriety.
1

Beginning: Ann retired and was able to stay home all day and relax. Middle 1: After a while she got bored and decided she needed a hobby. Middle 2: After a while she got bored and decided she needed to return to the job. Ending: She picked a local animal rescue to volunteer at, and helped them.
1