Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The local business wouldn't allow Brett in the store but would let Steven, because _ helped the store before.

Choice 1: The local business wouldn't allow Brett in the store but would let Steven, because Brett helped the store before.
Choice 2: The local business wouldn't allow Brett in the store but would let Steven, because Steven helped the store before.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
2
2.