Nick Fury was announced clinically dead for unknown reasons, as well as a bit of classified information on what happened exactly. Maria was left in charge as the acting Director of S.H.I.E.L.D, allowing her to get things done her way.

As she stood in the control room of the Helicarrier, she crossed her arms and made sure things were in order. An agent approached her from the corner of her eye as she turned her head to face them. “What is it?”