It looks like the bulb broke free from its threaded base. You should be able to disconnect the power and unscrew the base from the socket. Might need a pair of needle nose pliers to get a grip on it.

Kill the power to the socket and unscrew the threaded base. Pliers may work, I think there's a tool for this too. I've also seen a potato used but that requires the bulb to be broken off. I don't know if you'd get enough grip without the broken glass

Oh snap, you're right! Both bulbs came out from their threaded base...wtf?

Still not really sure what kind of bulbs these are, to order replacements. any ideas?

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edit: do you think they're 'r14 40 watt' bulbs?

Thanks, I'm about to try this.

EMPHASIS ON CUTTING THE POWER

I was going to just unplug the cables at the top of the unit, but since they won't come out, a full power cut is the move. Haha. Thank you for the safety advice!

I'm also going to wait until my friend is here juuuust in case.

There should be some identifying marks on the underside of the bulb (the sort of gray bit). You might have better luck taking them to a batteries and bulbs store or even a local home improvement store

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