Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Brett bought old furniture and used sandpaper to restore it unlike Michael because _ liked older furniture.

Choice 1: Brett bought old furniture and used sandpaper to restore it unlike Michael because Brett liked older furniture.
Choice 2: Brett bought old furniture and used sandpaper to restore it unlike Michael because Michael liked older furniture.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
1
2.