Coronation Street - is the show setting up Steve and Tracy's reunion ahead of dramatic exit?

Or is Tracy just being... nice?
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Coronation Street's Tracy drawn into Mal drama – as Bernie issues stark warning

Coronation Street's Bernie Winter-Alahan steps in to warn off Tracy McDonald next week - declaring that newcomer Mal Roper isn't to be trusted. When Roy Cropper innocently recommends Mal as a capable ...