It's all about perception
When the summons came, there was no mistaking the tone. Sammy would either answer it under her own steam, or she would be escorted in. Carried in if necessary. Col. Fury was just that persuasive.

She hadn't spoken to him since her debriefing after Mikel's capture. Hadn't wanted to speak to him. Mom was letting them work it out, no matter how long it took. It wasn't going to take long if Col. Fury was going to throw his weight around.

Sammy presented herself at Dad's office door and waited for her turn in his daily schedule.