Software update taking too long!

Hi,
I recently got myself a Macbook Pro 13" newer version (late 2011 model) running Mac OS X Lion.
Today I got a system update notification for safari, and it asked me to restart the Macbook for system update.
Its been 15 minutes since that update is installing, and after reboot the Macbook is just stuck on "installing 1 item - Running package scripts" in Software Update window.
Mouse is working fine though. Nothing seems frozen - even the progress bar is showing some animation, but it just isnt going ahead!
Any ideas for a Mac noobie?
Much Thanks!

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