Our intention is to really explore this transition and, beyond that, explore the particular things that someone comes up against when they're gay or lesbian.

Innes also directed several episodes of the series as well as episodes of Brothers & Sisters Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip House The West Wing one of which earned her an Emmy nomination for directing. Her recurring role led her to become a series regular at the start of the 3rd season. Kerry Weaver on ER and most recently as Sophia on the NBC thriller The Event.

Laura Elizabeth Innes (born August 16 1957) is an American actress and television director best known for her role as Dr.