1.I hope you’re not screening. 2.I'm just beside myself.
[INT – Mayer House – Susan’s Bedroom – Night]
Susan’s answer phone message: We’re not here. Leave a message.
(we see Susan’s just been in the shower. She’s in a towel, with her hair up and is brushing her teeth)
Mrs Huber: (leaving Susan a message) This is Mrs Huber, Susan. Are you there? I can see your lights are on. I hope you’re not screening. That is so tacky.
(Susan can’t believe how rude Mrs Huber is, and continues to stare at her phone as her neighbour leaves her a message)
Mrs Huber: (on the phone) Listen, I need to talk to you. My water heater just burst and its going to cost me $600 to get a new one. And I can’t afford that.
(Susan figures out why Mrs Huber was calling and sits down on her bed in shock)
Mrs Huber: I’m just beside myself. Call me as soon as you get in.
- Desperate Housewives
What do they mean? Please.I mean, What do these two sentences mean in this context? "I hope you’re not screening. 2.I'm just beside myself"