Does this imply I could not do a multicity itinerary, i.e. A->B->C->D then D->E->F->A, with B, C, E, and F being airports of my choosing? Wondering if I would have to follow what AA suggests from a round trip flight search or if I can work it to avoid airports I do not want to go through that still works for our schedule *cough CLT cough*.

Unrelatedly, just to make sure... If I book 2 paid tickets for myself (EXP) and Mrs. Rossodio (no status) along with Rossodio Jr. and Mrs. Rossodio Jr. (both children, no status) as companion fare bookings, can I book all 4 of us in MCE without extra charges at the time of booking? And have all of us with group 1 boarding, 3 bags, and everything else that status brings me on a "normal" reservation? Can I divorce my ticket from Mrs. Rossodio's so that she could sit in first class if a status upgrade seat is open like on a normal booking?