Two TB displays, one MacBook Pro, two screens?

I have two TB displays in my studio that I connect to my MBP. Works great so far.
I'd like to have one of the TB displays mirror the MBP display and the other operate as a second screen. Thus far I've only been able to get three independent screens (two if I close the MBP) or three duplicate screens. I want one independent and two mirrored.
Is this possible?
Thanks!
Geoff

Not possible, it sounds like, from the response? :-)

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grantmcconnaughey wrote:
Dear community,
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