Is he intrested ? Or friend zoned

So I use to work with this guy but i moved away an we use to vibe pretty good. Ive been gone for two years and i just got out of a relationship a year ago and since then this guy has shown some mild intrest.

We dont text everyday but we've been trying to make plans to meet up for drinks to catch up.

Anyway he asked me if I wanted to hangout with him and some friends ?

Do you think that shows more intrests since hed bring me around his friends or is it being friend zoned ?

I keep having to put off getting drinks because I'm constantly busy..this is the third time he's tried catching up.