What does Cole admit that shows he was wrong and he is making changes for himself in chapter 13 of touching spirit bear?

Chapter 13 is one of the turning points for cole in the story. While Cole has the tuft of white hair in his jean pocket, he commits to telling the truth and asking the two men to trust him. When they are not looking, he throws away the white tufts of hair. The world will have to take Cole at his word from now on. Cole has stopped relying on lies and manipulation. He is trying to build a sense of his own trust and reputation.