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: The grocery store was out of Gina's brand of water. Middle 1: Gina went to the same store for her brand. Middle 2: Gina went to a different store for her brand. Ending: It was out of the way, but she was happy to save some money.
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Peggy loves parakeets and she already has three little birds. Middle 1: Peggy was hesitant to buy a brand new bird to add to her flock. Middle 2: Peggy decided to buy a brand new bird to add to her flock. Ending: She took the new bird home and he fit right in with her flock.
[A]: 2

[Q]: Beginning: Thanksgiving was Ryan's favorite holiday. Middle 1: Ryan's brother had the last piece of pie. Middle 2: Ryan's brother had the last piece of Christmas pie. Ending: Ryan stole it off his brother's plate and ate it.
[A]:
1