 The episode was written by John Enbom and Phil Klemmer and directed by Kevin Bray . " Rat Saw God " marks the fifth writing credit for Enbom , Klemmer 's seventh writing credit , and Bray 's first and only directing credit for the series . This was one of Klemmer 's favorite episode 's of the show that he wrote , writing that " I think that scene with Clarence and Veronica getting together is just funny and cool . " Both writers wanted the main plot to involve Amelia DeLongpre , and Klemmer wrote the subplots . The episode also features several guest appearances ; many recurring characters from the first season reappear in the episode , including Abel Koontz ( Christian Clemenson ) , Clarence Wiedman ( Christopher B. Duncan ) , and antagonist Aaron Echolls ( Harry Hamlin ) . In addition , " Rat Saw God " features the second appearance by Gia ( Krysten Ritter ) , who had been absent since " Normal Is the Watchword " . The episode also features a cameo appearance by model Kim Stolz . Stolz was awarded the role for winning a small contest while competing on the fifth cycle of America 's Next Top Model . 
