Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Eric has been working overtime to make money for their upcoming vacation, but Samuel is unemployed so _ just stayed home.

Choice 1: Eric has been working overtime to make money for their upcoming vacation, but Samuel is unemployed so Eric just stayed home.
Choice 2: Eric has been working overtime to make money for their upcoming vacation, but Samuel is unemployed so Samuel just stayed home.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
2
2.