They’ve long worked together and now it looks like being colleagues might spill over into passion for two Corrie faves.
Maria Connor and David Platt are set to explore the possibility of romance in the coming weeks.
But it’s only for the benefit of David’s meddling mum Gail Rodwell!
Anyone else feel a bit disappointed it’s not for real?
With Maria out of prison and her illicit affair with Aidan still burning in the background, she’s pleased to catch up with her old pal, David.
Read more: Maria returns but will she rekindle things with Aidan?
The two have always got on well working together – and of course, they have a shared experience of tragedy in that they both lost their spouses in horrific circumstances.
When Gail spots the pair having a drink together, she’s convinced she sees a spark between them and decides Maria is just what David needs to move on from deceased wife, Kylie.
Even though Maria and David don’t see themselves as anything more than just good friends, David can’t resist the opportunity to wind his long-suffering mum up.
Read more: Is Rob Donovan returning to Corrie?
He tells Maria that Gail’s trying to get them together, and up for a bit of mischief herself, Maria agrees to play along with his rouse.
He tells his mum Maria’s going to be joining them for a cosy dinner and Gail’s thrilled.
As the pair lay their ‘love’ on thick for Gail’s benefit, will she rumble their plot?
And could they actually realise they are perfect together and make a go of things for real?
Maria needs to stay well clear of Aidan, so a little distraction in David might be just what she needs – we’ve heard worse ideas!