You could just hire a mute mechanic. Problem solved.

Cassie lifted her hand to the knob, turning it slowly and pushing the door open. She stepped inside, cheeks bright and eyes red from crying. She closes the door behind her quietly and crosses the room to the couch.

Without a word, Cassie curled up beside Eric, resting her head on his chest. She felt a little bit better now that she was next to him and the tears spilled down her cheeks once more.