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: I was at a fancy dinner with some co-workers. Middle 1: Later on the news said that the restaurant used the best quality meats. Middle 2: Later on the news advised that the restaurant used fake meat. Ending: Everyone was mortified.
2

Beginning: There once was a soldier named Colson. Middle 1: Colson finished his service and died. Middle 2: Colson finished his service to the country. Ending: He came back home and lived a good long life.
2

Beginning: Kate was thirsty. Middle 1: The water dispenser from the fridge was purified perfectly. Middle 2: The water dispenser on the fridge wasn't working. Ending: She got water from the tap, and she loved it!
2