Shaw, who appeared to be a legitimate businessman, was there to pressure Hendry into reconsidering his efforts to block installation of Jupiter missiles in Turkey, close to Russia, that could engender nuclear war.The alien is having trouble in Earth""s modern-day world - he has inspected other objects in the room - a tennis racket and an easy-open umbrella.Clyde (flattering): I""ll bet you""re a movie star? Huh? A lady mechanic?Bonnie (amused): No.Clyde: A maid?Bonnie: (She halts) What do you think I am?Clyde (realistically and accurately): A waitress.E.V.("It was with us all the way") escape pod.Ripley met with Andrews and told him about the Aliens she had previously encountered, and their characteristics, although she was met with disbelief.