Brothers and Sisters kicks off in America this month and sources confirm that the new season will contain a storyline revolving around gay adoption.

Kevin Walker (Matthew Rhys) and Scotty Wandell (Luke Macfarlane), are seen considering adoption, probably after Kevin discovered his paternal side with his brother’s daughter Elizabeth, who is actually his biological daughter.

“We really are exploring Kevin and Scotty in the beginning of this season,” producer Monica Owusu-Breen told AfterElton.com.

“Scotty is getting more of his own point of view this season. Because they’re discussing having a child, there are many more Kevin and Scotty scenes, at least in the first ten episodes.”

She added: “There are gay writers on our show that are trying to have children, and heterosexual couples who have adopted.

“All the many permutations of becoming a parent are reflected on our writing staff. This is an issue close to the writing staff’s heart. There are a lot of stories being told that come from truth.”