Gavin, a $50$ percent partner in the ABC Partnership, had a $$4,000$ basis at the beginning of the preceding year. During the preceding year, ABC incurred a $$12,000$ loss. In the current year, ABC reported $$7,000$ of ordinary income and made a $$1,000$ pro rata distribution. What is Gavin's basis at the end of the current year?

$$ $$3,000$

$$6,500$

$$3,500$

$$1,000$