Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Emily got himself into a difficult situation abroad as opposed to Rachel since _ was careful.

Choice 1: Emily got himself into a difficult situation abroad as opposed to Rachel since Emily was careful.
Choice 2: Emily got himself into a difficult situation abroad as opposed to Rachel since Rachel was careful.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
2
2.