Rook=Jailbird?

Wow, I screwed up. I usually know what day it is, but because November only has thirty days, my watch told me today was the 5th. I realized when I got to work this morning that this is actually not the case, today is the 6th. Well, it seems I was supposed to be in court this morning for a speeding ticket I got back in October in Virginia (85 in a 55). When I called the court to reschedule, they told me it was too late and I would have to wait to hear the judgment. There are a few reasons this is a problem. First of all, it says, plain as day, on my ticket, that I must appear in court. Second of all, I think I may have had an out on the ticket in the first place, since I never actually signed the section that reads "I promise to appear at the time and place shown above." Third of all, I really like having a driver's license and it is not necessarily something that I am ready to give up. So, the question I have for all of you is, am I screwed? Is anyone aware of the appeal process for traffic court in the Commonwealth of Virginia? If the cop doesn't actually show up to court, will all of the charges be dropped? I am currently charged with reckless driving, I have a feeling that isn't such a good thing. Man, I feel like an idiot. But today, I will not blame myself. No, today I will blame the month of November, the Fairfax County Court and Keller Williams. Either way, I'll make sure to let you all know how this turns out. Come 2:00 pm, I will know my fate...