Software Update Caused Screen to Freeze White

I was doing the latest software update on my late 2013 MacBook Pro.
The screen is frozen white. Nothing happens.
I have an external Thunderbolt drive connected that I use to edit with FCP X.
Any suggestions? Will this affect the Libraries/Projects I have on the drive? Should I just pull it out? I cannot properly eject.

Should I just pull it out?
Yes.

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