Cliff is back on "Ugly Betty". For real this time!

David Blue as Cliff on Ugly Betty

Several weeks ago we reported that after not appearing since before the writer's strike earlier this year, Marc's boyfriend Cliff (David Blue, pictured above) was finally going to return to Ugly Betty on last week's episode to shoot a photo spread for Mode. Those who tuned in on Thursday were likely quite annoyed to see Cliff in only one brief scene with one line. Not exactly the return we were hoping for or expected. 

After the ep aired, I speculated that Cliff's photo shoot at Mode got cut out due to the show's decision to hustle Lindsay Lohan out the door and I've since heard from sources that such is the case. Thanks for nothing, Lindsay!

However, I've actually seen tomorrow night's ep and I can report that Cliff is present and accounted for and not only has a plot, but actual plot twists.

Swoon!

Learn more after the jump!

David Blue and Michael Urie on Ugly Betty

I don't want to build it up to much because Cliff doesn't get that much face time, but what he does get is pretty pivotal. I can't say too much about the episode, but I am allowed to

***SPOILER ALERT***

spill the beans that Cliff asks Marc to move in with rather shocking results — note the plural. I certainly didn't see what happens coming and after two viewings, I'm still not entirely certain what to make of it. If nothing else, it means we'll definitely be seeing more of Cliff and Marc. I'll be very curious to hear what you have to say after watching.