They did a good job of explaining her General absence since the 90s and in IW by emphasizing her galactic responsibilities. The after credits CM scene established that she came by for Fury. We are assuming perhaps that Tony has been transmitting his “captains log” recordings to Pepper somehow and that CM picks up the signal to track him down after she arrives looking for Fury (Cap: Glad you’re here. Say, our homie is lost is in space. Can you track this signal. We think we have it pinpointed right about here). CM saving Tony and providing key air support (and Thanos ass kicking to delay a second snap) is a big role to play when you consider that BP (a higher grossing solo film character) basically just gets to play keep away with the gauntlet and provide a bit of rescue assistance to Hawkeye (which is also clutch). There is only so much running time and so many characters. I think the Russos covered a lot of ground and I salute them.

Peace,

Spirit (Alan)
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