ET- Sensing Threat

Elliott walked to the closet, opened it, and stepped in.

  The aged monster stared in confusion, for he’d heard Lance’s familiar voice, and his mind-probe did not fail him this time. A threatening presence had arrived.

  “He’s a nerd,” said Elliott. “But he won’t hurt you. I promise.”

  E.T. covered his face and shook his head. It was no longer Halloween. His face was not something that could just be shown casually to people.

- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in His Adventure on Earth, chapter 10