Although his character Caleb has been absent from the show for a few episodes, Tyler Blackburn confirms that he will be returning for the mid-season finale airing this Tuesday. Blackburn also discusses Caleb’s future, his relationship with Hanna and his speculations on who ‘A’ is.

Pretty Little Liars reports:

So have we seen the last of Caleb, or does he come back?
He does. He comes back. He’s just gone to feel things out with his mother. He’s been longing for her so finally, he’s gotten that and he’s left to feel it out. But he comes back because Hanna’s too cute.

The mother thing, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.
No, it’s not. He was abandoned by his mom. So, I think that it was emotional to film this goodbye scene because there was a lot at stake but just the anxiety and the pain of that and then also saying goodbye to Hanna and not really knowing — it’s all this unknown. It’s definitely not the nicest thing. It’s not like the Brady Brunch. He definitely comes back with a different attitude. And he has a great experience and he’s not going to just move in with her right away. It’s going to take time to repair that relationship. Now that he’s back in Rosewood, he can kind of live his life and have contact with his mom as well.

Have we seen the last of Caleb’s days of crime now that he’s found the girl he loves?
I think he’s always going to have a little bit of that mentality. Just if he needs something, he’s going to find a way to get it. I think he’s going to chill a little bit. He’s not going to go too crazy. But I think he’s definitely softened because of Hanna.

What can you tell us about the mid-season finale?
For my character specifically, it’s when he comes back from California. He comes to find Hanna frazzled and a mess. Her dad’s going to get married and her stepsister is a nightmare. Obviously, there’s all this stuff going on with A and all these other things that he knows nothing about. But he’s there for Hanna, to comfort her. There is a wedding in it, that Caleb attends. And there’s actually a really fun scene that has to do with Kate. I think for the girls, there are lots of questions that are answered and each girl is put to their own individual task and test from A and it’s definitely interesting. It’s good stuff.

Do you have a favorite moment from the mid-season finale?
Again, there’s one scene that happens at the wedding between Kate and myself that’s a small one but it’s funny. Just because Caleb has Hanna’s back. So she obviously fills him in on everything Kate and he kind of takes matters into his own hands a little bit so that was really fun.

In the second half of the season, are there going to be any bumps in the road for Hanna and Caleb?
Not really, no. I think that they’re going pretty strong, actually. I think they’ve been through a lot and the fact that he came back for her and really redeemed herself that its strengthened their relationship. And also, if you look back, Hanna was not somebody who was very open. She kept a lot in and Caleb brought a lot of that out and vice versa, so they’re very comfortable with each other. And so I think that they are riding strong.

Where do you want to see your character go in the second half of the season?
Not to California. I’m not sure. Honestly, I’ve said for a while I think it would be awesome if he helped them solve the mystery of who A is. I watch the show and I’m like, they could do these scenes that are so exciting and adventurous. I want a little bit of that. I like kissing Ashley Benson but I want a little adventure. So maybe if he could be a bigger part of solving that mystery. But that would involve them telling him details, so I don’t know that that will happen. But that’d be cool.

What do you think about who A could be — do you think it could be someone who is already known and in everyone’s close circle?
It’s interesting. I’ve thought that. Again, they don’t tell us anything so I really am always curious. And I thought that would be really interesting. Honestly, I think that would produce some really awesome scenes. So yeah, I’m ready for that. Bring it on.

We can’t wait to see Caleb take on Hanna’s evil stepsister. Would you like to see more of Caleb on the show?