Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Lawrence wanted to take their girlfriend to dinner, but Kyle wouldn't let them. _ couldn't get the time off.

Choice 1: Lawrence wanted to take their girlfriend to dinner, but Kyle wouldn't let them. Lawrence couldn't get the time off.
Choice 2: Lawrence wanted to take their girlfriend to dinner, but Kyle wouldn't let them. Kyle couldn't get the time off.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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