The world can be a scary place right now, andThe Villageunderstands that.

I think theyre very real problems.

The cast members also gave brief introductions to their characters.

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Lorraine Toussaint plays Patricia, a social worker who is the den mother/dorm mom of the building.

Everyone comes to Patricia with good news, bad news, and everything in-between.

Grace Van Dien plays Katie, a teenager who, like her mom, is a pregnant teenager.

She learned how to crochet, which is her form of art, through Patricia.

Warren Christie plays Nick Porter, a veteran returning from Afghanistan.

Ultimately, people are here for you, Daniels said, summarizing the gist of the show.

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