Frances "Fran" Wirth is a quiet woman of twenty-two employed by the Smithsonian for her anthropological prowess. As the daughter of a late time-traveler, her historical knowledge is held in high regard, so when Steven Rogers, or Captain America, is uncovered and must be woken, she is entrusted in helping him adjust to the twenty-first century. But Fran's attention is divided between Captain America and questions about her own past. As she digs deeper, Fran suddenly finds herself with a power she cannot control and back in a time of war.