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.

[EX Q]: 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.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: John was planning on attending a wedding. Middle 1: John could not get his tie tied. Middle 2: John could not get his break breakd. Ending: A man helped him tie it there.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Beginning: Jason always told his parents he didn't like breakfast food. Middle 1: Jason's parents tried some new breakfast recipes. Middle 2: Jason's parents tried some new lunch recipes. Ending: Now Jason loves breakfast.
[EX A]:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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