Mac book pro update - blank screen - still going or not?

Hi,
I (extremely stupidly) set my Mac book pro to go ahead with about 4GB worth of system updates without backing up the machine first. It's about 1.5 hrs in, the screen has been black for the entire time but the fans are still going.
I'm not sure what to do - leave it go and see what happens?  Is there a way to cancel it and pretend I didn't push 'go'?

Anyone? Please, I'm stressing a bit. Probably deserve it. Silly!  Can anyone suggest if its maybe still doing its thing?

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